Free State went into Day Three of the tournament with an unbeaten record and were favourites to add a third win to their tally. They led 12-8 at half-time, before the Bulls fought back to secure a 20-12 victory.
Earlier on Day Three, Eastern Province secured their third-consecutive win of the tournament when they edged Boland 15-13. Flyhalf Travis Pheiffer slotted five penalties to guide the Eastern Cape side to victory.
The Western Province XV scored four tries in their 25-8 win over the Sharks on Thursday to maintain their unbeaten record in the competition.
WP XV centre Markus Miller finished as the tournament’s leading point-scorer (35).
Wet weather created tough playing conditions at Boland Landbou.
U16 Grant Khomo Week Results – Day Three:
South Western Districts 19 (14), Pumas 24 (7)
Limpopo Blue Bulls 29 (5), v Zimbabwe 16 (6)
Border Country Districts 7 (0), Free State XV 28 (21)
Boland 13 (3), Eastern Province 15 (6)
Griquas 23 (7), Namibia 0 (0)
Griffons 0 (0), Valke 6 (3)
Western Province XV 25 (15), v Sharks 8 (0)
Leopards 12 (0) Border 12 (5)
Western Province 10 (3), Golden Lions 5 (0)
Free State 12 (12), Blue Bulls 20 (8)
