Griquas continued their incredible unbeaten run in year's Currie Cup, claiming another major scalp in a spectacular 33-32 home win over Western Province, with fullback Riaan Viljoen putting in a match-winning performance.

Griquas attacked first and struck an early blow, with burly tighthead Ruan du Preez crashing over from close range for a seventh minute score.

Province responded immediately when they earned a penalty try when the Griquas pack went grossly offside to prevent Luke Watson from scoring. Pietersen added the conversion.

Scrumhalf Sarel Pretorius soon after squeezed through and under three would-be tacklers to stretch over for an 18th-minute score.

The lead was extended by a brilliant 49-metre drop-goal by fullback Riaan Viljoen; 17-10 with 25 minutes on the clock.

It was Griquas who scored next from the boot of Olivier, after a mistake in the Province line-out sent rangy lock Jacques Lombard on the loose upfield. An indiscretion at the breakdown allowed Olivier to extend the lead to ten, albeit against the run-of-play.

But Province came surging back and Francois Louw was on hand to pick and dot down for a 39th minute try. Pietersen popped over the easy conversion, and teams entered half-time with the score at 20-17 in favour of the home side.

Olivier made it 23-17 in the 56th minute with a penalty.

It was a touch of class from the impressive Viljoen that set off the explosive final quarter, as the fullback put in a strong hand off and floated a terrific pass to speedster Bjorn Basson to cross over in the 66th minute.

Griquas were desperate in defence, but the pressure told with Tonderai Chavanga diving over in the corner after a continued barrage on the Griquas line.

When Ruan du Preez put in a dangerous high tackle, referee Craig Joubert didn't hesitate in brandishing the yellow card. Grant popped over the sitter to make it a five point game with five minutes to go.

It was that man Viljoen again, as he added an extra metre to his previous strike with a monstrous drop-goal that seemingly ended the game.

But Province weren't quite done. This time is was De Jongh who ghosted through the defence and Pieter Louw was on hand to finish off the movement. Two minutes on the clock, with one point in it. But Griquas held on to secure the thrilling victory.

The scorers:

For Griquas:
Tries: Du Preez, Pretorius,Basson
Cons: Olivier 3
Pens: Olivier 2
DGs: Viljoen 2

For Western Province:
Tries: Penalty try, F Louw, Chavanga, P Louw
Cons: Pietersen 2, Grant
Pens: Pietersen, Grant

Yellow card: Ruan du Preez (Griquas, 75th minute - foul play, high tackle)

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