Cape Town - The Boland Cavaliers outplayed the visiting SWD Eagles 34-26 (half-time 22-12) at Boland Park in Worcester on Friday in their Vodacom Cup encounter.
The game started at a frenetic pace and Cavaliers centre Wilneth Engelbrecht went over in the corner after less than a minute into the game. The decision was referred by referee Quinton Immelman and the try was then awarded by television match official Deon van Blommenstein. Fullback Eric Zana nailed the touchline conversion and the hosts lead 7-0 after the opening few minutes.
It was veteran winger Alshaun Bock who finished off a sweeping Eagles attacking move and fullback Elric van Vuuren drew the two teams level at 7-7 with his conversion.