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The 41st annual under-13 Coca-Cola Craven Week got under way in icy conditions in Bloemfontein on Monday with all 18 teams getting a chance to show off their talents on the fields of Grey College.
The honour of scoring the first points at the week fell to Boland winger Thaakir Abrahams, who scored a try in the seventh minute in their 15-0 win over the Griffons.
The Bulls beat Eastern Province 31-6 - their forwards being too powerful for their Eastern Cape opponents.
SWD dealt a blow to the hopes of the hosts, Free State in the final game of day 1 - the Southern Capers doing extremely well to win 15-nil.
The game-breaker for the Young Eagles' was winger, Darryn Fortuin, who darted down the touchline to score what was probably the best try of the day.
Border also enjoyed a great win, beating the Lions 10-8.
