In a season where squad depth was tested more than any other, Western Province brought a number of promising players through and showed great determination, says coach John Dobson.
Sharks Currie Cup coach Joey Mongalo insists the 44-5 loss to a rampant Western Province outfit on Saturday is no cause for concern.
The Lions got the better of the Griffons, while the Pumas saw off Griquas in Friday's Currie Cup action.
Stormers and Western Province Skills Coach Labeeb Levy admits losing the United Rugby Championship final to Munster was emotionally draining for the players.
Sharks Currie Cup head coach Joey Mongalo says the 29-21 win over the Lions this past weekend was good preparation for the Currie Cup semifinals.
Marcell Coetzee is still chasing silverware with the Bulls and is fully focused on doing just that at the Pretoria-based outfit in this year's Currie Cup competition.