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2017 Rugby Challenge

2017 Rugby Challenge
South Africa Namibia
22 April – 16 July 2017
Western Province (1st title)
Griquas
67
617 (average 9.2 per match)
Shaun Reynolds, Golden Lions XV (138)
Enver Brandt, Griquas and Frank Herne, Pumas (9)

The 2017 Rugby Challenge – known as the SuperSport Rugby Challenge for sponsorship reasons – was the first edition of the Rugby Challenge, the secondary domestic rugby union competition in South Africa, and intended to be the long-term successor of the Vodacom Cup competition. The competition was organised by the South African Rugby Union and was played between 22 April and 16 July 2017. The competition featured all fourteen South African provincial unions plus Namibian side the Welwitschias.

The competition was won by Western Province, after they beat Griquas 28–19 in the final in Cape Town. Golden Lions XV fly-half Shaun Reynolds was the top scorer in the competition with 138 points, while Griquas wing Enver Brandt and Pumas hooker Frank Herne were the joint top try scorer with 9 tries. Danie Debeer was the man of the match.

The fifteen teams in the competition were divided into three regional pools of five teams. Each team will play home and away matches against the other four teams in their pool over a ten-week period. The top two teams from each pool, along with the two third-placed teams with the best record will progress to the play-offs, which will consist of quarter finals, a semi-final and a final.

The teams that will compete in the 2017 Rugby Challenge are:

Northern Section
Blue Bulls XV	Vodacom Blue Bulls XV
Falcons	Hino Valke
Golden Lions XV	Xerox Golden Lions XV
Pumas	Steval Pumas
Welwitschias	Windhoek Draught Welwitschias

Central Section
Free State XV	Toyota Free State XV
Griffons	Down Touch Griffons
Griquas	Tafel Lager Griquas
Leopards	Leopards
Sharks XV	Cell C Sharks XV

Southern Section
Boland Cavaliers	Boland Cavaliers
Border Bulldogs	Border Bulldogs
Eastern Province Kings	Eastern Province Kings
SWD Eagles	SWD Eagles
Western Province	DHL Western Province

The Golden Lions XV and the Blue Bulls XV qualified for the quarterfinals as section winners and runners-up respectively. The Pumas also qualified as a best third-placed team.

The table below shows each team's progression throughout the season. For each round, each team's cumulative points total is shown with the overall log position in brackets.


	14:30	Try: Rabz MaxwaneDivan RossouwCon: Tinus de BeerTony JantjiesPen: Joshua StanderTony Jantjies (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Marko Janse van RensburgFrank Herne (2)Devon WilliamsCon: Kobus MaraisPen: Kobus Marais (3)	Referee: Jaco van Heerden


	15:00	Try: Dian KoenErnst LadendorfEtienne Taljaard (2)Grant JankeKeaton GordonMaphutha DoloCon: Warren Potgieter (6)Pen: Warren Potgieter	Scoreboard	Try: Max KatjijekoLeneve DamensEugene JantjiesGino WilsonLesley KlimCon: Theuns KotzéPen: Theuns Kotzé (2)	Referee: Quinton Immelman

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Bye/s: Golden Lions XV


	15:00	Try: Reynier van Rooyen (2)Con: Kobus Marais (2)Pen: Kobus Marais (5)	Scoreboard	Try: Fabian Booysen (2)Shaun ReynoldsGerrie LabuschagnéCon: Shaun Reynolds (4)Pen: Shaun Reynolds (4)	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


	16:00	Try: JC GreylingDavid PhilanderAndries RousseauCon: Theuns Kotzé (2)Pen: Theuns Kotzé (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Andrew BeerwinkelClyde DavidsIvan van Zyl (3)Jade StighlingDivan RossouwEduan LubbeCon: Tony Jantjies (5)	Referee: Pro Legoete

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Bye/s: Falcons


	14:30	Try: Rabz Maxwane (3)Franco NaudéShaun AdendorffBoom Prinsloo (2)penalty try (2)Con: Tony Jantjies (7)	Scoreboard	Try: Andries SchutteDian KoenEtienne TaljaardMaphutha DoloCon: Warren Potgieter (3)	Referee: Pro Legoete


	15:00	Try: JP du Preez (3)James Venter (2)Victor SekeketeShaun ReynoldsMadosh TambweGerdus van der WaltJarryd Sage (2)Hacjivah Dayimani (3)Siya MasukuSelom GavorCon: Shaun Reynolds (7)Siya Masuku (9)	Scoreboard	Try: Lesley Klim (2)Con: Theuns Kotzé (2)	Referee: Ben Crouse

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Bye/s: Pumas


	13:00	Try: Frank HerneBrian ShabanguCarel GreeffKobus MaraisRyan NellRuwellyn Isbell (2)Devon WilliamsEmile TempermanSias EbersohnCon: Kobus Marais (3)Sias Ebersohn (4)	Scoreboard	Try: Lesley KlimPen: Theuns Kotzé	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


	15:00	Try: Pieter Jansen (2)James VenterCon: Siya Masuku (2)Pen: Siya MasukuShaun Reynolds (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Jan EnslinFriedle Olivierpenalty tryCon: Christian Rust (2)Pen: Christian Rust (2)	Referee: Egon Seconds

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Bye/s: Blue Bulls XV


	14:35	Try: Jano VenterShaun ReynoldsSelom GavorJarryd SageAshlon DavidsCon: Shaun Reynolds (2)Pen: Shaun Reynolds (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Corniel ElsBoom PrinslooTinus de BeerArno Bothapenalty tryCon: Tinus de Beer (2)Pen: Tinus de Beer (2)	Referee: AJ Jacobs


	15:00	Try: Andries SchutteShane Kirkwood (2)Friedle OlivierMarnus ErasmusCon: Warren Potgieter (3)Christian Rust (2)Pen: Warren Potgieter (2)	Scoreboard	Try: De-Jay TerblancheFrank HerneCarel Greeff (2)JP LewisRuwellyn IsbellDevon WilliamsCon: Sias Ebersohn (3)	Referee: Marius van der Westhuizen

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Bye/s: Welwitschias


	15:00	Try: Marko Janse van RensburgRyan NellHennie SkorbinskiFrank HerneCon: Kobus Marais (3)Pen: Kobus Marais (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Franco NaudéShaun Adendorff (2)penalty tryCon: Tinus de Beer (2)Pen: Joshua Stander	Referee: Pro Legoete


	16:00	Try: Roderique VictorGino Wilson (2)JC GreylingLesley KlimDavid PhilanderCon: Theuns Kotzé (6)Pen: Theuns Kotzé	Scoreboard	Try: Shane Kirkwood (2)Johan Pretorius (2)Etienne TaljaardGrant JankeReg MullerCon: Christian Rust (4)	Referee: Stephan Geldenhuys

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Bye/s: Golden Lions XV


	14:00	Try: Fabian BooysenJano VenterShaun ReynoldsAphiwe Dyantyi (2)Con: Shaun Reynolds (5)	Scoreboard	Try: Marko Janse van RensburgJP LewisRyan NellFrank HerneCon: Sias EbersohnPen: Sias Ebersohn	Referee: Quinton Immelman


	13:30	Try: Shaun Adendorff (2)Boom Prinsloo (2)Clyde DavidsKefentse Mahlo (2)Franco Naudé (3)Brian LeitchAndré Warner (2)Earll DouwrieCon: Tinus de Beer (6)Joshua Stander (5)	Scoreboard	Try: Nikin CloeteCon: Dirk von Weidts	Referee: Egon Seconds

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Bye/s: Falcons


	15:00	Try: Marco KlopperJP MostertWarren PotgieterEtienne TaljaardCon: Warren Potgieter (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Boom PrinslooAndré WarnerKefentse Mahlo (2)Duncan MatthewsCon: Tinus de BeerHandré Pollard (3)	Referee: AJ Jacobs


	16:00		Scoreboard	Try: Bobby de Wee (2)James Venter (2)Hacjivah Dayimani (2)Jano VenterGerrie Labuschagné (3)Gerdus van der WaltSelom GavorDriaan BesterMorné van den BergCon: Siya Masuku (7)	Referee: Pro Legoete

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Bye/s: Pumas


	14:30	Try: Marco KlopperReg MullerMaphutha Dolo (2)Con: Christian Rust (2)Pen: Christian Rust	Scoreboard	Try: Akker van der Merwe (2)Marvin OrieFabian BooysenJano Venter (2)Dillon SmitMadosh TambweJacques NelAnthony Volmink (3)Hacjivah DayimaniJan-Louis la GrangeCon: Shaun Reynolds (13)	Referee: Lourens van der Merwe


	14:00	Try: Dirk von WeidtsPen: Winmar Rust	Scoreboard	Try: Emile TempermanJP LewisCarel Greeff (2)Francois KleinhansJannie StanderCon: Kobus Marais (3)Sias Ebersohn (3)	Referee: Ben Crouse

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Bye/s: Blue Bulls XV


	17:00	Try: Pierre SchoemanJaco VisagieAndré WarnerDries SwanepoelDuncan Matthewspenalty tryCon: Tian Schoeman (4)Pen: Tian Schoeman (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Jacques van RooyenAkker van der MerweLourens ErasmusMarvin OrieMadosh Tambwe (2)Kwagga Smithpenalty tryCon: Shaun Reynolds (5)Pen: Shaun Reynolds	Referee: Stuart Berry


	15:00	Try: Frank HerneFrancois KleinhansEmile TempermanRuwellyn IsbellRyan NellHennie Skorbinskipenalty tryCon: Sias Ebersohn (3)Justin van Staden (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Dwight PansegrouwAnrich RichterEtienne TaljaardChristian Rust (2)Con: Christian Rust (4)	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni

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Bye/s: Welwitschias

Griquas and the Sharks XV qualified for the quarterfinals as section winners and runners-up respectively. The Free State XV also qualified as a best third-placed team.

The table below shows each team's progression throughout the season. For each round, each team's cumulative points total is shown with the overall log position in brackets.


	15:00	Try: Khwezi MkhafuHenco GreylingNeil ClaassenCon: Jaun Kotzé	Scoreboard	Try: Loftus MorrisonSchalk HugoGene Willemse (2)Con: Schalk Hugo (3)Pen: Schalk Hugo	Referee: Pro Legoete


	17:00	Try: Juan SchoemanCon: Johan Deysel	Scoreboard	Try: Jason FraserTertius KrugerEnver Brandtpenalty tryCon: George Whitehead (2)André Swarts	Referee: Stuart Berry

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Bye/s: Free State XV


	14:30	Try: Rayno BenjaminJW JonkerLuther ObiMichael van der SpuyHeinrich BitziCon: Heinrich Bitzi (4)Pen: Heinrich Bitzi	Scoreboard	Try: Louis VenterVuyo Mbotho (2)Joubert EngelbrechtAlrin EksteenCon: Duan Pretorius (3)Jaun Kotzé (2)Pen: Duan Pretorius	Referee: Ben Crouse


	15:00	Try: Wendal WehrChristiaan MeyerGeorge WhiteheadEderies ArendseEnver BrandtCon: George Whitehead (5)	Scoreboard	Try: Boela VenterGideon van der MerweMarno RedelinghuysRowayne BeukmanTapiwa MafuraCon: Schalk Hugo (5)Pen: Schalk Hugo	Referee: Quinton Immelman

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Bye/s: Sharks XV


	18:00	Try: Marno RedelinghuysSchalk HugoGene Willemse (2)Con: Schalk Hugo (4)Pen: Schalk Hugo (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Justin BassonRayno BenjaminNtokozo VidimaStephan KotzéCon: Heinrich Bitzi (2)Marco MasonPen: Heinrich Bitzi (2)	Referee: Quinton Immelman


	15:00	Try: Alrin EksteenTertius MaarmanVuyo MbothoCon: Duan Pretorius (3)Pen: Duan Pretorius	Scoreboard	Try: Hyron AndrewsJacques VermeulenMorné JoubertGarth April (2)Tristan Blewettpenalty try (2)Con: Garth April (4)	Referee: Lourens van der Merwe

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Bye/s: Griquas


	15:00	Try: Joseph DwebaJunior PokomelaJW JonkerGerhard OlivierCon: Marco Mason (2)Pen: Marco Mason (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Enver BrandtTertius KrugerEderies ArendseRenier BothaCon: George Whitehead (3)Pen: George Whitehead (2)	Referee: Quinton Immelman


	15:00	Try: John-Hubert MeyerJacques Vermeulen (3)Kerron van VuurenCon: Benhard Janse van Rensburg (2)Pen: Benhard Janse van Rensburg	Scoreboard	Try: Tapiwa Mafura	Referee: Lourens van der Merwe

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Bye/s: Griffons


	15:00	Try: Hyron Andrews (2)Pen: Courtney Winnaar (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Tienie BurgerMarco MasonCon: Marco MasonPen: Marco Mason (3)	Referee: Stuart Berry


	15:30	Try: Danie van der MerweJoubert EngelbrechtThato MavundlaCon: Duan Pretorius (2)Pen: Duan Pretorius	Scoreboard	Try: AJ le RouxShaun McDonaldChristiaan MeyerTertius Kruger (2)Kyle SteynKoch MarxEric ZanaAndré SwartsAJ CoertzenCon: George Whitehead (5)Eric Zana (3)	Referee: Lourens van der Merwe

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Bye/s: Leopards


	12:30	Try: Jasper WieseWarren Williams (3)Joubert EngelbrechtRodney DamonsNeil ClaassenCon: Duan Pretorius (5)Pen: Robbie Petzer	Scoreboard	Try: Michael van der SpuyLuther Obi (2)Ali Mgijima (2)JW JonkerNtokozo VidimaCon: Marco Mason (6)Pen: Marco Mason (2)	Referee: Jaco Pretorius


	14:30	Try: Juan LanguageJeandré RudolphElden SchoemanCon: Schalk Hugo	Scoreboard	Try: Jason Fraser (2)Renier BothaAndré SwartsAJ CoertzenTertius KrugerAlvin BrandtCon: André Swarts (5)Pen: André Swarts (3)	Referee: AJ Jacobs

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Bye/s: Sharks XV


	15:00	Try: Joseph DwebaStephan Janse van RensburgJW JonkerMarco MasonCon: Marco Mason (3)Pen: Marco Mason (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Gideon van der Merwe (3)Henko MaraisCon: Gerhard Nortier (2)Schalk HugoPen: Gerhard Nortier (2)	Referee: AJ Jacobs


	15:00	Try: Khaya MajolaMarius LouwS'bura Sithole (2)Odwa Ndungane (3)Courtney WinnaarTristan BlewettCon: Benhard Janse van Rensburg (3)Danrich Visagie (3)Pen: Benhard Janse van Rensburg	Scoreboard	Try: Jasper WieseCon: Duan PretoriusPen: Duan Pretorius	Referee: Pro Legoete

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Bye/s: Griquas


	19:00	Try: Wendal Wehr (2)Renier BothaAndré SwartsEderies Arendse (2)Con: André Swarts (5)Pen: André Swarts	Scoreboard	Try: Justin BassonJW JonkerLuther Obi (2)Ruan van RensburgCon: Marco Mason (4)Pen: Marco Mason	Referee: Stuart Berry


	15:00	Try: Joe SmithHenko Marais (2)Con: Gerhard Nortier (2)Schalk HugoPen: Gerhard Nortier	Scoreboard	Try: Stephan CoetzeeKhaya MajolaAndrew du PlessisAndré Esterhuizen (2)Wian VoslooCon: Garth April (4)	Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge

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Bye/s: Griffons


	19:00	Try: AJ le RouxJason FraserRenier Botha (2)Con: George WhiteheadAndré Swarts (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Hyron AndrewsS'bura SitholeIlunga MukendiGarth AprilCon: Garth AprilPen: Garth April (2)	Referee: AJ Jacobs


	18:00	Try: HP SwartJimmy MpailaneTapiwa MafuraCon: Gerhard Nortier	Scoreboard	Try: Barend PotgieterThato MavundlaJasper WieseDuan PretoriusCarel-Jan CoetzeeCon: Duan Pretorius (4)	Referee: Jaco Pretorius

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Bye/s: Free State XV


	15:00	Try: Joseph DwebaCon: Marco MasonPen: Michael van der Spuy	Scoreboard	Try: Stephan CoetzeeEtienne OosthuizenPhilip van der WaltDan du PreezCobus Reinach (2)André EsterhuizenS'bura SitholeCon: Garth April (6)	Referee: AJ Jacobs


	15:00	Try: Christiaan MeyerEnver Brandt (2)Tertius KrugerKoch MarxEric ZanaWilmar ArnoldiCon: George Whitehead (7)	Scoreboard	Try: Louis VenterCarel-Jan CoetzeeVuyo Mbotho (2)Alrin EksteenCon: Wynand Pienaar (2)Pen: Duan Pretorius (2)	Referee: Vusi Msibi

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Bye/s: Leopards

Western Province and the Eastern Province Kings qualified for the quarterfinals as section winners and runners-up respectively.

The table below shows each team's progression throughout the season. For each round, each team's cumulative points total is shown with the overall log position in brackets.


	13:00	Try: Blake KydMichael MakaseSonwabiso Mqalopenalty tryCon: Oliver Zono (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Marlyn WilliamsZandré JordaanDanwel DemasCharlie MayezaCon: Elgar WattsPen: Elgar Watts	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


	15:00	Try: Stefan UngererAlshaun BockSiyanda GreyPen: Garrick Mattheus	Scoreboard	Try: Luke StringerJaco CoetzeeValentino WellmanGrant HermanusCon: Brandon Thomson (2)Pen: Brandon Thomson (2)	Referee: Rodney Boneparte

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Bye/s: SWD Eagles


	19:00	Try: Leighton EksteenLodewyk UysJohnny Welthagenpenalty tryCon: Leighton Eksteen (2)Pen: Leighton Eksteen	Scoreboard	Try: Thembelani BholiNeil MaritzKeanu VersWaylon Murraypenalty tryCon: Simon Bolze (2)Pen: Simon Bolze	Referee: Stuart Berry


	16:00	Try: Chad SolomonBrenden EsterhuizenJohan du ToitScott van Breda (2)Michal HaznarValentino WellmanCon: Brandon Thomson (6)Pen: Brandon Thomson	Scoreboard	Try: Bangi KobeseOliver Zono (2)Soso XakalasheCon: Oliver Zono (4)Pen: Oliver Zono (2)	Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge

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Bye/s: Boland Cavaliers


	19:15	Try: Wandile PutumaLukhanyo NomzangaJohannes Janse van RensburgSoso XakalasheMichael MakaseNtabeni DukisaCon: Oliver Zono (5)Bangi Kobese	Scoreboard	Try: Christo du PlessisQuaid LangeveldtAdri Jacobs (2)Jan van der MerweDaniël MareeCon: Leighton Eksteen (4)	Referee: Stuart Berry


	15:00	Try: Rinus BothmaChristopher BoschChadley WennSergio TorrensCon: Divan NelPen: Divan Nel (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Dean MuirRuben de VilliersEduard ZandbergScott van BredaValentino WellmanCon: Brandon Thomson (5)	Referee: Egon Seconds

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Bye/s: Eastern Province Kings


	19:00	Try: Johnny WelthagenPen: Leighton Eksteen	Scoreboard	Pen: Divan Nel (5)	Referee: Pro Legoete


	14:30	Try: Greg JacksonBrandon BrownStefan UngererCon: Garrick Mattheus	Scoreboard	Try: Johannes Janse van RensburgMichael MakaseNtabeni DukisaCon: Oliver ZonoPen: Oliver Zono	Referee: AJ Jacobs

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Bye/s: Western Province


	16:15	Try: Chad Solomon (2)Craig Barry (2)Grant HermanusJustin Phillipspenalty tryCon: Grant Hermanus (4)	Scoreboard	Try: Charles RadebePen: Leighton Eksteen (2)	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


	16:45	Try: Lupumlo MgucaSimon BolzeSonwabo MajolaCon: Simon Bolze (3)Pen: Simon Bolze (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Clemen LewisCon: Divan NelPen: Divan Nel (3)	Referee: Egon Seconds

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Bye/s: Border Bulldogs


	15:00	Try: Sergio TorrensDivan NelCon: Divan NelPen: Divan Nel (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Soso XakalasheSino NyokaOliver ZonoCon: Oliver ZonoPen: Oliver Zono	Referee: Vusi Msibi


	15:00	Try: Chad SolomonJaco CoetzeeMarcello SampsonKhanyo NgcukanaCraig Barry (2)Con: Brandon Thomson (3)Pen: Brandon Thomson	Scoreboard	Try: Michael BrinkWandile MjekevuSiyanda GreyCon: Garrick Mattheus (3)Pen: Garrick Mattheus	Referee: Ben Crouse

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Bye/s: SWD Eagles


	13:00	Try: Chris HeibergTango BalekileKeanu Vers (2)Con: Pieter-Steyn de Wet (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Thor HalvorsenJohnny WelthagenMarlo WeichCon: Leighton Eksteen (3)	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


	15:00	Try: Oliver ZonoCon: Oliver Zono	Scoreboard	Try: Dean MuirBrenden EsterhuizenJohan du ToitJaco CoetzeeCraig BarryGrant HermanusCon: Brandon Thomson (6)Pen: Brandon Thomson	Referee: AJ Jacobs

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Bye/s: Boland Cavaliers


	19:00	Try: Freginald AfricaMarlou van NiekerkAdri JacobsCon: Leighton Eksteen (2)Pen: Leighton Eksteen (2)	Scoreboard	Try: Oliver Zono (2)Sino NyokaCon: Oliver ZonoPen: Oliver Zono (3)	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


	15:00	Try: Eital BredenkampKurt ColemanMichal HaznarCon: Kurt Coleman (2)Pen: Kurt Coleman	Scoreboard	Try: Clinton TheronPen: Divan Nel	Referee: Quinton Immelman

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Bye/s: Eastern Province Kings


	17:00	Try: Oliver ZonoMichael MakaseSonwabiso MqaloLelethu Gcilitshana (2)Con: Oliver Zono (5)Pen: Oliver Zono	Scoreboard	Try: Tango BalekileStefan WillemseBrandon BrownStefan UngererSonwabo MajolaNeil MaritzCon: Pieter-Steyn de Wet (5)Pen: Pieter-Steyn de Wet	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


	15:00	Try: Clinton TheronLudio WilliamsZandré JordaanElgar Watts (2)Sergio TorrensEdwin SassCharlie MayezaCon: Divan Nel (3)Adriaan CarelsePen: Divan Nel	Scoreboard	Try: Dillin SnelCon: Leighton EksteenPen: Leighton Eksteen	Referee: Pro Legoete

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Bye/s: Western Province


	15:00	Try: Vian van der WattEdwin SassGerrit van WykMac MullerCon: Divan Nel (3)Pen: Divan Nel	Scoreboard	Try: Mike WillemseKeanu Vers (2)Neil Maritz (3)Malcolm JaerTango BalekileCon: Pieter-Steyn de Wet (4)	Referee: Quinton Immelman


	15:00	Try: Kirsten HeynsTeunis NieuwoudtAdri JacobsLodewyk UysDillin SnelQuaid LangeveldtCon: Leighton Eksteen (4)Pen: Leighton Eksteen	Scoreboard	Try: Eduard ZandbergNyasha TarusengaBjorn BassonMarcello Sampson (2)Craig Barry (3)Con: Brandon Thomson (2)Errol Jaggers	Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge

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Bye/s: Border Bulldogs

The final pool standings and title play-offs seeding were:

Section winners
1	Western Province	Southern Section	39	+141
2	Golden Lions XV	Northern Section	36	+277
3	Griquas	Central Section	35	+122
4	Sharks XV	Central Section	29	+138
5	Blue Bulls XV	Northern Section	29	+136
6	Eastern Province Kings	Southern Section	25	+13
7	Pumas	Northern Section	29	+97
8	Free State XV	Central Section	22	−48
9	Border Bulldogs	Southern Section	22	−49


	14:00	Try: James Venter (2)Dillon SmitJarryd Sage (2)Madosh TambweCon: Shaun Reynolds (5)Pen: Shaun Reynolds	Scoreboard	Try: Nardus van der WaltFrank Herne (2)Reynier van RooyenCon: Kobus Marais (2)Justin van StadenPen: Kobus MaraisJustin van Staden	Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge


	15:00	Try: AJ le RouxSias KoenEnver Brandt (4)Koch MarxEderies ArendseEric ZanaMarius FourieChristiaan MeyerCon: George Whitehead (9)	Scoreboard	Try: Sintu ManjeziBrandon BrownLusanda BadiyanaSonwabo MajolaKeanu VersSF NieuwoudtCon: Pieter-Steyn de Wet (3)Garrick MattheusPen: Pieter-Steyn de Wet	Referee: AJ Jacobs


	12:45	Try: Wian VoslooIlunga MukendiCourtney WinnaarPen: Benhard Janse van Rensburg	Scoreboard	Try: Aston FortuinAndrew BeerwinkelCon: Joshua Stander (2)Pen: Tinus de Beer (3)	Referee: Quinton Immelman


	15:00	Try: Bjorn BassonMichal HaznarCon: Brandon Thomson (2)Pen: Kurt Coleman (3)Brandon Thomson	Scoreboard		Referee: Pro Legoete


	12:45	Try: James VenterMadosh Tambwe (2)Con: Shaun Reynolds (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Ewald van der WesthuizenSias KoenEderies ArendseCon: George Whitehead (3)Pen: George Whitehead (2)André Swarts	Referee: Cwengile Jadezweni


	15:00	Try: Luke StringerJaco CoetzeeGodlen MasimlaCon: Kurt Coleman (2)Pen: Kurt Coleman (3)	Scoreboard	Try: Dries SwanepoelDewald NaudéFranco NaudéCon: Joshua Stander (3)Pen: Joshua Stander	Referee: AJ Jacobs


	14:30	Try: Jurie van VuurenBjorn BassonMarcello Sampson (2)Con: Kurt Coleman (4)	Scoreboard	Try: Tertius KrugerKoch MarxNJ OosthuizenCon: André Swarts (2)	Referee: Egon Seconds

The honour roll for the 2017 Rugby Challenge was as follows:

2017 Rugby Challenge
Champions:	Western Province (1st title)
Top points scorer:	Shaun Reynolds, Golden Lions XV (138)
Top try scorers:	Enver Brandt, Griquas Frank Herne, Pumas (9)

The following squads were named for the 2018 Rugby Challenge:

The top ten try and point scorers during the 2017 Rugby Challenge were:

The following referees officiated matches in the 2017 Rugby Challenge:

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Stuart Berry • Rodney Boneparte • Ben Crouse • Stephan Geldenhuys • Quinton Immelman • AJ Jacobs • Cwengile Jadezweni • Pro Legoete • Vusi Msibi • Jaco Pretorius • Rasta Rasivhenge • Egon Seconds • Lourens van der Merwe • Marius van der Westhuizen • Jaco van Heerden

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