Currie Cup round three delivers defending champs Griquas vs unbeaten Cheetahs, coastal clash and Jukskei Derby across three days.
Boland dominate Stormers XXIII 41-3 with Bantom hat-trick, second straight win establishing Cavaliers as genuine Currie Cup contenders.
Defending champions Griquas claim first win with emphatic 56-26 Bulls demolition, Alexander and Wehr hat-tricks highlighting dominant display.
Stormers coach Tom Dawson-Squibb sees his team as underdogs against Boland, acknowledging their tough away challenge despite a previous win.
First Division final crowns champions Friday as Cheetahs host Sharks in top-of-table Premier Division clash, Lions seek redemption against Pumas.
Cheetahs lead Currie Cup after weekend wins, Matthews hat-trick stars for Sharks, whilst Boland’s lineout disruption stuns Bulls in opening round.
Late Stefan Ungerer try gives Stormers 25-19 win over champions Griquas, whilst debutant Matthews’ hat-trick inspires Sharks’ 26-24 Pumas escape.
Five teams compete for four semi-final spots in the Carling Currie Cup, with crucial matches determining playoff futures this Saturday.
A young rugby player from Hankey is heading overseas after securing an international contract with the Northam Rhinos Rugby Club.
Cheetahs survive last-minute scare to beat Griquas 32-31, securing playoff berth as Liam Koen’s conversion misses in dramatic Free State finish.