Not being rugby savvy cost EP, says Toetie
'EP had a lot of disruptions in the week leading up to the game, but I don't want to make an excuse for that.
'We had a centre, a left-wing and flyhalf out, so it meant a complete reshuffle in the backline.
'Some players need to pick up and gain more experience, and that is a big thing for us.
'I'm happy with the boys who came in because this is how they grow and gain experience.
'This is how EP are broadening their depth.'
Thanks to their win in Gqeberha, Boland will travel to Nelspruit for a SA Cup semifinal against the Pumas, who finished top of the log.
In the other semifinal, defending champions Griquas are at home against the Cheetahs.
The Bolanders edged the Falcons into fourth spot after their bonus-point win at the Madibaz Stadium.
Playing at home in Kimberley, Griquas scored two late tries for an exciting 31-29 win over the Cheetahs, and the unbeaten Pumas halted the Griffons' qualification bid with a 48-7 victory.
The Pumas finished the league phase with a full house of 45 points after nine rounds, with Griquas second on 42 points.
The top two were followed by the Cheetahs (34 points), Boland (32), Falcons (30), Griffons (26), EP Elephants (21), Leopards (10), SWD (8) and Border (3).
The outcome of Saturday's clashes means the Pumas, Griquas, Cheetahs and Boland have booked their places in the 2025 Currie Cup Premier Division alongside the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Western Province.
The Currie Cup Premier Division kicks off on July 26, and the final will be on September 20.
EP, Border, Griffons, Leopards, Eagles and Falcons kick off their bid for success in the First Division on July 26.
Scorers:
EP Elephants 22: Tries: Enrique Franks (2), Jayden Bantom. Conversions: Bantom, Chadwin November. Penalty: November.
Boland Cavaliers 36 : T ries: HP van Schoor, Ashlon Davids, Sidney Tobias, Michael Benadie, Erik Lambrecht. Conversions: James Tedder (4). Penalty: Tedder.
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