Last Friday saw an exciting end to the competition where the Eagles won 23-14 against DHL Western Province by on home turf at Outeniqua Park in George. The home team dominated the game and the Capetonians were upstaged giving the Eagles a famous win.
"It was the best I have seen in a long time," said SWD Head Coach Bevin Fortuin.
"The guys gave it their all and I was very proud of them.
"We have improved a lot this season. Last year did not go so well for us, but this year the guys have really come together and we have won five out of seven matches and are now heading for the quarter-finals."
As South Africa's premier rugby development tournament, the Vodacom Cup helps to nurture talent and grow our future stars. "We have used the tournament to build momentum towards the Absa Currie Cup play-offs and we will be also be playing the Griquas there, so this is good preparation for us," said Fortuin.
"The whole team is really playing well. We also have winger Alshaun Bock on our side who has been fantastic and has scored six tries in three games."
The SWD Eagles have finished third in their log of the south section and will be meeting the GWK Griquas who have finished second in their log in the north section. The much- anticipated match will be in Kimberley on Saturday.
"The Griquas are always a tough nut and it will be a good old battle, but we are looking forward and the team is up for it – the guys are playing at a higher level and it will be a good match," Fortuin said.
'n Speler van die Westelike Provinsie word deur die SWD Arende toegesak in Vrydagaand se Vodacombeker-wedstryd op Outeniquapark. Van links is Grant le Roux (4), Mzwanele Zito, Wayne Kahn (2) en Alshaun Bock (11). Die Arende het die kragmeting met 23-14 gewen. Foto's: Christo Vermaak
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