Eastern Province claimed their first victory of the season courtesy of a 43–31 success over the Leopards in Potchefstroom, where the visitors edged a competitive first half to gain a 19–17 lead at the interval, responding well after the the hosts made an encouraging start.
The Leopards’ Daimon O’Connell, Ghudian van Reenen and Naiden Jaarts scored first-half tries, while EP remained composed to stay in touch through tries by Dandre Delport, Mpho Ntsane and Damon Royle.
They lifted the tempo after the break and began to apply sustained pressure. Ntsane added two further tries, while Garth April and replacement Hlomla Zondani also scored as the Eastern Cape side built a strong advantage.
However, the Leopards never gave up and added second‑half tries through Jaarts and Brandon Keevy, but EP’s composure saw them clinch a first win of the campaign.
Scorers:
Sanlam Boland Kavaliers 14 (7), Suzuki Griquas 24 (19)
- Kavaliers – Tries: Doctor Booysen, James Tedder. Conversions: Tedder (2).
- Griquas – Tries: Gurswin Wehr, Tiaan Lange, Dylan Maart, Connor Mahoney. Conversions: George Whitehead (2).
