Allister Coetzee today announced the DHL WP team to take on the Ford Pumas at DHL Newlands on Saturday. All the Province returning Springboks are featured in a strong match 22.

“We are at the business end of the competition and after talking to and assessing the returning players it was an easy decision to play them. The players were all excited about playing for Province and to a man, without hesitation, put their hands up to play.”  said the coach Allister Coetzee. “The youngsters have done exceptionally well this season and it’s sad that they have to make place now for the returning Boks. But it is the right thing in the context of the season and all understand that this is a team sport and it’s about WP and not individuals. Every player has played a part this season and any results we achieve will be a result for all.” added the coach.

The team to play is:

15.  Gio Aplon
14.  JJ Engelbrecht
13.  Juan De Jongh
12.  Jean De Villiers (C)
11.  Bryan Habana
10.  Demetri Catrakilis
9.     Nic Groom
8.     Nick Koster
7.     Siya Kolisi
6.     Pieter Louw
5.     Adriaan Fondse
4.     Hilton Lobberts
3.     Brok Harris
2.     Deon Fourie
1.     JC Kritzinger

Replacements:
16.  Tiaan Liebenberg
17.  Frans Malherbe
18.  Tertius Daniller
19.  Schalk Burger
20.  Louis Schreuder
21.  Jaque Fourie
22.  Conrad Jantjes

Kick-off: 17:05
Referee: Lesego (Pro) Legoete

Curtain raisers:

• DHL WP U21 vs Valke – 14:40- Dilbert November
• DHL WP U19 vs SWD Eagles – 12:45- Mdashe Mlungiseli
• Club fixture – Vineyards vs Young Standards  – 11:00