 The team started the season in fine form, winning the first ten matches in a row.Nieuwoudt scored tries in their matches against ,  and  during this run, before scoring two tries in their match against in their only defeat of the regular season, as they lost 26–49 in Pretoria.He scored one more try in their final match of the regular season, as they bounced back to beat 23–6 to finish top of the log to secure a home semi-final.