Boland back-to-back champions

The clash marked Boland's third consecutive appearance in the LSEN final.

Last year they defeated Western Cape neighbours, Western Province, 25-12 in Worcester, and in 2014 they defeated SWD 45-3 in Potchefstroom.

Boland and the Falcons were among three teams that remained unbeaten after the second round of matches on Tuesday. The Free State was the third unbeaten side.

Boland dominated the proceedings as soon as the match got underway, the champions registered 25 unanswered points.

However, the Falcons eventually broke the deadlock by scoring two converted tries of their own.

Despite Falcons' great determination, Boland just proved too strong and before the final wistle they sealed the victory with another try.

The final score 30-14 to the men in black and gold.

Meanwhile, the unbeaten Free State suffered their tournament's first defeat against Western Province.

The Bloemfontein side went into this match oozing confidence, while the Cape side knew they had to prove themselves given their lost against Boland on Tuesday.

Western Province secured a 51-5 victory.

Meanwhile, Golden Lions have redeemed themselves by securing a 15-0 victory over Blue Bulls EE.

In turn the Blue Bulls registered a 48-5 win over the Griffons.

Eastern Cape and SWD Eagles also finished their tournaments on a high note, with Eastern Cape beating the Pumas 39-23 and SWD Eagles beating Golden Lions EE 56-25.

The Leopards secured a 24-10 victory over KZN.

LSEN Week results of the Final Day

Thursday, June 30

Blue Bulls 48-5 Griffons

Eastern Cape 39-23 Pumas

SWD Eagles 56-25 Golden Lions EE

WP 51-5 Free State

Leopards 24-10 KZN

Golden Lions 15-0 Blue Bulls EE

Boland 30-14 Valke