The Daisies held a 19-3 lead at the break and never looked like conceding their title to their Western Cape opponents, but will admit that they had to fight for every point.

The first half had good and bad moments from both teams, with the big difference being that Boland paid for theirs in points.

Twice their basics let them down in their 22m area and they were punished with tries on both occassions. The home side also enjoyed territorial dominance and most of the first half was played in the Dames' half of the field.

The match did not start well for the Daisies as they lost Sizo Solontsi due to a head-knock in the opening five minutes. The hard-working flanker tried to tackle Dames midfielder Rufaro Tagarira, but it didn't go according to plan. She had to leave the field and did not return, with fellow international flanker Faith Tshauke taking over.

The Daisies missed out on their first scoring opportunity soon after, as they forced a lineout near the Boland line, only for a skew throw and the visitors could escape with a relieving kick.

Shortly after though, in a similar field position, it was the visitors' turn to spill their own lineout ball and this time they paid a heavy price. The Daisies recycled the ball through their pack and lock Vainah Ubisi forced her way over the line for the first points of the match.

It was not long before the Daisies added a second try, this time through the backs. They forced another set play and once the ball was worked wide, centre Zintle Mpupha scored after a strong burst. The try was converted and at 12-0 the home side looked ominous.

Credit to Boland who scored next though. They got a penalty after some entertaining play the Daisies backline went offside. Dames wing Chloe Adams slotted a 35m kick and the visitors were on the board.

The Daisies' third try - also via the backs - came from a good turnover in the Boland red zone. Wing Shaunique Alexander ran onto a flat pass by Libbie Janse van Rensburg to score in the corner 22 minutes in, which gave the hosts a 19-3 lead, which turned out to be the halftime score as well.

Thobile Msizazwe crashes over for the Isuzu Bulls Daisies.

The hosts scored first in the second half as they kept possession well. From the restart, they kept the Dames under pressure in their half and when the visitors turned another ball over, the Daisies moved it wide, with Tshauke delivering a delightful chicken wing pass to set Alexander free for her second try.

Boland realised the score board pressure and clock were starting to work against them and they tried a quick passing game, which started to work well. Unfortunately, a knock-on near the Daisies' line robbed them of a try after a good spell of attacking rugby won them lots of ground.

The home side also lost Libbie Janse van Rensburg with an injury early in the second half, with Unam Tose moving to flyhalf and Camelitha Malone to scrumhalf.

A second stray pass by the Dames almost cost them again but the Daisies were ruled offside. Quick as a flash, Felicia Jacobs tapped and ran, and scored. Adams converted and suddenly Boland had something to play for.

The Daisies still had their bench to use, and they made immediate impact when Lebogang Ralebona crashed over from close range. The try was converted and when wing Thobile Msizazwe added another two minutes later after a flowing backline move, it was all over, eight minutes from time.

Credit to the Dames who played till the final whistle and scored in the last play of the match from a lineout play, but the class of the Daisies yet again prevailed. 

Scorers:

Isuzu Bulls Daisies 36 (19) - Tries: Vainah Ubisi, Zintle Mpupha, Shaunique Alexander (2), Lebogang Ralebona, Thobile Msizazwe. Conversions: Libbie Janse van Rensburg (2), Jakkie Cilliers.

Sanlam Boland Dames 15 (3) - Tries: Felicia Jacobs, Maxene Valentine. Conversion: Chloe Adams. Penalty goal: Adams.