Scores were tied 12-12 at the break of the Gauteng derby, but the Daisies outplayed the Golden Lions Women in the second half to record a comfortable 55-24 victory at Loftus Versfeld (12-12), while Border were in rampant mood, scoring 14 tries as they not only secured the most telling result by beating the Free State Women 88-13 in Bloemfontein, but also moved into fourth spot.
The Sharks Women, who were still in semi-final contention at the start of the round, failed in their quest to stay in the top four when they were beaten 42-10 by the Dames in Worcester. The home side were in control from the outset and managed to cut loose their back line despite heavy underfoot conditions.
DHL Western Province secured second spot with a 29-5 win over EP Queens at a windswept and very wet Brookside field in Claremont – a new venue after City Park was deemed not fit to play on due to the adverse weather in the region. It was a hard slog due to the conditions, but the home side never allowed their Eastern Cape visitors any comfort.
Scorers:
Bulls Daisies 55 (12), Golden Lions Women 24 (12)
Bulls – Tries: Sinelitha Noxeke, Surprise Baloi, Faith Tshauke, Sophy Mashapa (2), Yonela Ngxingolo, Anathi Qolo, Lucky Nkhumishe, Patience Mokone. Conversions: Zintle Nonkasana (2), Unathi Mali (3).
Lions – Tries: Nthabiseng Monyemore, Sinalo Honono, Masingita Simango, Khumo Nhlapo. Conversions: Piwokuhle Nyanda (2).
Sanlam Boland Dames 42 (22), Sharks Women 10 (3)
Boland – Tries: Maxene Valentine, Buhle Sonamzi, Felicia Jacobs, Maceala Samboya, Thanie Yeko, Nomawethu Mabenge, Ondela Lungisa (2). Conversion: Amanda Klassen.
Sharks – Try: Nontobeko Mathupha. Conversion: Tayla Kinsey. Penalty goal: Kinsey.
DHL Western Province 29 (10), EP Queens 5 (0)
WP – Tries: Voice Ndou (2), Alichia Arries, Alicia Willemse, Thandile Mazwi. Conversions: Anja le Roux (2).
EP – Try: Sibabalwe Klaas.
Free State Women 13 (6), Border Ladies 88 (38)
Free State – Try: Penalty Try. Penalty goals: Inge Sander (2).
Border – Tries: Chuma Delubom, Mado Mdliki (2), Zahara Makhomazi, Zintle Holofela (2), Aphiwe Ngwevu, Asi Plaatjies (2), Eloise Webb (2), Ziyanda Gqontshi, Phola Mbonja, Siphe Hlangani. Conversions: Yandisa Nobanda (6), Holofela (3).
