The Sharks Women moved past Border Ladies into the top four of the Women’s Premier Division on Saturday, while Sanlam Boland Dames lost ground to DHL Western Province for semi-final hosting rights when they were humbled at home by the Bulls Daisies in round 12 of the tournament.
DHL WP kept their momentum going by beating Border and the Sharks’ surge came courtesy of an eight-try romp over the EP Queens. In the other match played on Saturday, the Golden Lions Women returned the favour to Free State Women with victory in Bloemfontein, reversing a home defeat earlier in the season.
The clash between the Dames and the Daisies was the main attraction on the weekend, with the defending champions leaving Boland Stadium in Wellington with a full house of points, winning 28-7.
The team from Pretoria scored two tries in each half, all four by their rampant forward pack, and after keeping the home side scoreless in the first half, conceded a second half try. The result was never in doubt though.
Boland all but lost the opportunity to finish second on the log as they are now eight points behind WP, with two more rounds to be played.
The Capetonians secured a valuable bonus point as well when they outlasted Border 22-15 at Belville High School, with the visitors fighting back well in the second half.
It was a closely contested affair. WP scored twice in the first half, while Border could only reply with a penalty goal. Both sides scored twice in the second half, but the first half buffer by the home side proved decisive.
The Golden Lions Women secured a fourth win of the season when they outplayed Free State in a tight match at Toyota Stadium. The visitors started best and were leading 19-15 at the break. Both sides scored a try apiece in the second half, which confirmed the slim advantage the Lions had during the game.
The Sharks Women were in control from the start in their clash against EP Queens. They scored eight tries and never looked in danger of losing out on a crucial win. The win will not only give them good momentum going into the final two rounds, the knowledge that they are in the top four will also boost their confidence.
Scorers:
Sharks Women 48 (24), EP Queens 9 (6)
Sharks – Tries: Sinenhlanhla Luthuli (2), Noluthando Mbambo, Phatheka Dzanibe, Nontobeko Mathupha, Owami Zikhali (2), Ulender Khumalo. Conversions: Nomonde Mbanjwa, Tayla Kinsey (3).
EP – Penalty goals: Zaza Nojoko (2). Drop goal: Nojoko.
Sanlam Boland Dames 7-28 Bulls Daisies
Dames scorer: Try: Ricci Hennig
Conversion: Thanie Yeko.
Daisies scorers:
Tries: Lusanda Dumkex1, Sophy Mashapax1, Lebogang Ralebonax1, Asithandile Ntoyanto x1
Conversions: Jakkie Cilliers x4
DHL Western Province 22 (10), Border Ladies 15 (3).
WP – Tries: Thandile Mazwi, Anelisiwe Mxabo, Alichia Arries, Anuckha Ekron. Conversion: Alicia Willemse.
Border – Tries: Aphiwe Ngwevu, Ziyanda Gqontsh. Conversion: Yandisa Nobanda. Penalty goal: Pinkie Touto.
Free State Women 22 (15), Golden Lions Women 24 (19)
Free State – Tries: Nelly Skosana, Bernice Strydom, Ole Sephaka. Conversions: Inge Sander (2). Penalty goal: Sander.
Lions – Tries: Khumo Nhlapo, Nthabiseng Monyemore, Piwokuhle Nyanda, Ropha Madyah. Conversions: Nyanda (2).
