A hat-trick from flanker Ntsika Fisanti powered the Pumas to a big SA Cup win over Eastern Province in Mbombela on Friday night.
The Lowvelders ran in seven tries to secure a 47-10 victory, having begun their campaign with a 28-26 win over the SWD Eagles in George last week.
When the Pumas found their rhythm, they looked electric with ball in hand.
Fisanti led the charge with three tries in a tireless display at openside flank, while fellow loose forward Ruwald van der Merwe and centre Sango Xamlashe also impressed in a lively attacking performance from the hosts.
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In Friday’s other match, the Cheetahs bounced back from last week’s loss to Boland with a 64-7 hammering of the Leopards in Potchefstroom.
SA Cup Round 2 fixtures
Saturday, 14 March
Valke vs Griquas (3pm)
Border Bulldogs vs SWD Eagles (3:30pm)
Boland Cavaliers vs Griffons (4pm)
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