Gurshwin Wehr’s finishing brilliance delivered a hat-trick in Pretoria, guiding Griquas to a statement win over the Bulls on Sunday.

The hosts opened the scoring when fullback Stravino Jacobs powered across the line and flyhalf Boeta Chamberlain converted for a 7-0 lead. Griquas responded through Wehr, the former Sharks speedster dotting down for flyhalf George Whitehead to level the scores.

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Wehr struck again shortly after, and tighthead prop Cebo Dlamini rumbled over to give the visitors a 21-7 advantage at half time.

The Bulls’ discipline slipped after the restart, with captain Nama Xaba shown a yellow card. Griquas capitalised, Wehr completing his hat-trick to push the game beyond reach. Hooker Janco Uys added a fifth try and centre Zane Bester crossed soon after, extending the lead to 42-7 by the third quarter.

Replacement prop IG Prinsloo was shown a red card late, leaving Griquas to finish with 14 men. The Bulls took advantage when Junior Pokomela scored, before winger Katlego Letebele ran in a consolation try after the hooter to make it 42-21, but the contest had long been settled.

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Next up, Griquas travel to Bloemfontein for a clash against Frans Steyn’s Cheetahs, while the Bulls head to Johannesburg for a crucial fixture against the Lions.

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