Full time score : 52-33. As WP xv score at the end. The Griffons held their own against a very good WP xv side.

64″ Griffons have scary pace on the outaide has they find another try. 45-33

61″ WP xv get another it looks like the dam wall might be bursting. 45-29

58″ WP xv hit a hard line through middle of the Griffons defence to score. 40-29

54″ Griffons refuse to go away. Again creating space on the edges and with pace cross the line. 33-29

50″ an inch perfect cross kick goes to hand as WP xv score again taking control of the game. 33-23.

45″ WP xv, grab another. Going wide again from patient play. 26-23

40″ WP xv start chipping away at the Griffons’ lead. Scoring again. 23-21.

35″ On the stroke of half time. WP xv score staying patient in the 22m. Hard running around the corner gives them the try 23-14. Halftime score.

33″ Griffons get another penalty taking their lead to 23-7

26″ The Griffons grab a penalty to extend their lead 20-7

24″ WP xv Show patience when getting into the 22. Before going wide to find space. Cutting the deficit to 17-7.

20″ The Griffons are having joy on the outside. They score another one in the wider channels. 17-0

17″ The Griffons find space to extend their lead. 10-0

The Griffons rake an early 3-0 lead in their encounter with the Western Province XV.