Mapoe puts Hooker Fourie through a gap on halfway. The front rower is tackled 2m from the tryline. James venter picks up from the ruck and scores under the poles.
Lions attach the midfield from the lineout but are met with a strong defence.
Both teams exchanging kicks. Stander sets up a Lions lineout on halfway
Province continue with their dominance on attack. They receive the kickoff and easily find gaps in the defence. The Lions are struggling with their defensive organisation.
Province easily make their way into the Lions 22m where the Lions give away a penalty after their defensive line goes offside. Marais lines up a kick at poles.
Province number 8, Augustus counter attacks from a deep kick. He breaks the first tackle and offloads to Ruhan Nel who puls Leyds through for a try under the poles. Great 70m try
The lions bash it up the midfield before Reynolds clears down field.
Stander gets the match underway with a deep kickoff into the Lions 22
The teams have made their way onto the park, kickoff is imminent
Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of the Golden Lions vs Western Province. The Lions will be looking for a sixth successive home win against the defending champions. Province come off a bye having recorded two solid victories in the opening rounds. The Lions, also unbeaten, have impressed with Shaun Reynolds at flyhalf. It's a clash between arguably the tournament's two strongest teams. Kickoff is a little over 30min away.