Southern Holds out Western rugby in 1972 with Kevin Stevenson playing a key role for the winners of the Sports Trust Cup.

Some excellent rugby was seen in 1972 when Southern managed to hold on to their early lead.  Southern won 22-18 in wet conditions at Riverton.
For Southern, Stu Dermody and Kevin Stevenson socred tries while L. Leith kicked four penalty goals and a conversion for Southern.
Western were unlucky not to score in a sweeping 50-yard movement by Munn and Excell.
Stevens was outstanding for Western.  He kicked 3 penalty goals, a conversion and a magnificient drop goal.  Murray Heath scored a try.
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