Come Saturday evening, the race to become the first champion of the rebranded Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 could be over for at least three teams after just three rounds of the competition.
For the EP Queens their results in Gqeberha will be crucial to stay in the race as another defeat could be fatal for any title hopes.
The EP Queens, playing at home for the first time this season, welcome the Sharks Women, who despite a capable side on paper, suffered two big defeats in their opening matches.
EP coach Deon Jordaan retained most of the squad that held the half-time lead in Bloemfontein last week, with Amber Olivier (flanker) and Johnerecia Booysen (wing) being rewarded for their efforts off the bench with starting roles this weekend.
For the Queens to be successful though, they need to sharpen up their discipline as they have conceded five yellow cards already and that could hamper their efforts against the Sharks Women should it happen again.
Match information:
- Eastern Province Queens v Sharks Women
- Venue: Otto du Plessis High School, Gqeberha
- Date: Saturday, 28 February
- Kick-off: 11h00
- Referee: Giana Viljoen
