Province produced the best performance of their FNB U16 Girls Week campaign when they beat the Bulls 43-5 in the final round of the tournament in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Boland, the Pumas, Griquas, South Western Districts, KwaZulu-Natal, Griffons, and Eastern Province all claimed wins on Saturday to finish the tournament on a positive note.

WP started the final match against the Bulls with bang, scoring two tries within the first six minutes. The Cape side's high-tempo approach yielded two further tries and they went to the break with a commanding 26-5 lead.

WP defended well to keep the Bulls scoreless after half-time, and they had the final say when they scored at the death. WP flanker Mshweshwe Nangamso carried strongly throughout the contest, and finished with a brace.

Earlier in the day, the Pumas scored five tries in their 29-0 win over the Limpopo Blue Bulls, with lock Gloria Nobunga dotting down twice. The Griffons were just as dominant in their 29-5 victory over the Leopards.

Later, lock Thandoyise Snyman scored twice in Griquas' 37-5 victory against Free State, and Boland fired late to beat Border 17-5.

The final round of the tournament served up several close finishes, with SWD edging the Valke 12-10, the hosts beating the Golden Lions 10-0, and EP downing Border Country Districts 15-5.

The FNB Youth Weeks action continues next week, with the FNB U18 Craven Week and FNB U18 Girls Week tournaments staged at Grey High School in Gqeberha between 6 and 11 July.

FNB U16 Girls Week Results – day three (Saturday, 4 July):
Limpopo Blue Bulls 0 (0) vs Pumas 29 (5)
Griquas 37 (17) vs Free State 5 (5)
Boland 17 (5) vs Border 5 (5)
SWD 12 (5) vs Valke 10 (0)
KwaZulu-Natal 10 (3) vs Golden Lions 0 (0)
Griffons 29 (12) vs Leopards 5 (0)
Western Province 43 (26) vs Blue Bulls 5 (5)
Border Country Districts 5 (0) vs Eastern Province 15 (10)

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