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Cape Town - Western Province managed to get back on the winning track by securing a confidence boosting 28-26 victory over the then unbeaten Lions on Friday night.
Another flawless day with the boot by flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis can be given as the main reason for the win, he was successful in all seven of his kicks at goal while also slotting a drop-goal.
It would, however, not have been possible without the entire team’s contribution.
"We lost a number of key players through the game which was a huge blow, but pulling this one off is a huge win for us and a step in the right direction," WP coach Allister Coetzee said after the match.
Coetzee was relieved that his team did not repeat last year’s three match losing streak at the same stage of the competition.
He viewed it as his men making a mental step-up at exactly the right time.
"We hurt in the last couple of weeks after losing two close games, but this match showed the real character of the team," said Coetzee.
"From our starting XV to our bench, everyone made an impact on the field.
"Even Quinn Roux in his first Currie Cup match played a fantastic game."
Another flawless day with the boot by flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis can be given as the main reason for the win, he was successful in all seven of his kicks at goal while also slotting a drop-goal.
It would, however, not have been possible without the entire team’s contribution.
"We lost a number of key players through the game which was a huge blow, but pulling this one off is a huge win for us and a step in the right direction," WP coach Allister Coetzee said after the match.
Coetzee was relieved that his team did not repeat last year’s three match losing streak at the same stage of the competition.
He viewed it as his men making a mental step-up at exactly the right time.
"We hurt in the last couple of weeks after losing two close games, but this match showed the real character of the team," said Coetzee.
"From our starting XV to our bench, everyone made an impact on the field.
"Even Quinn Roux in his first Currie Cup match played a fantastic game."
