Western Province claimed a hard-fought 13-5 victory over the Golden Lions at the Craven Week here on Wednesday.Hosts Western Province secured their place in the unofficial final on Saturday and will meet the winner of Thursday’s match between Free State and the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks.A total of 32 tries were scored in the four matches that were played on Wednesday.Western Province, who won their opening game on Monday in a 72-10 victory over the Mpumalanga Pumas, dominated territory and possession and handled the conditions far better than the Lions.The Lions had enough chances to force a positive outcome and will look back on a number of missed opportunities, especially in the second half when they camped on Western Province’s try line without being able to find a way through.Western Province were first to put points on the board with flyhalf Kade Wolhuter, who was on target with a penalty goal in the sixth minute.The Lions responded with a five-pointer through Henco van Wyk for whic...
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