Western Province have signalled their intent to make a serious push in the Currie Cup, securing the services of three high-calibre Blitzboks to inject pace, skill, and intensity into their campaign.
SARU's Executive Council has instructed the administrator of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) to conclude the Union's period of administration.
The Lions secured a semifinal spot with a mauling of the Griffons, while the Griquas claimed victory over Western Province with a try at the death in a dead-rubber match in Currie Cup action on Friday night.
The Sharks and Pumas enthralled as they played to an entertaining 44-all draw while Western Province beat the Griffons 39-17 in Saturday's Currie Cup action.
Western Province inside centre Jonathan Roche propelled his team to a resounding 64-15 victory over the Griffons in their Carling Currie Cup match at North West Stadium in Welkom on Sunday afternoon.
The leadership structure at Western Province Rugby has been refreshed with the appointment of Johan le Roux as Chief Executive Officer and John Dobson as Director of Rugby.