Currie Cup preview (Semi-finals)
Western Province and the Sharks will be aiming to book their places in a ‘replay’ of last year’s Currie Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Leyds returns for Western Province
Dillyn Leyds returns at fullback and Damian Willemse will shift to flyhalf for Western Province’s semi-final against the Blue Bulls at Newlands on Saturday.
Double Bok boost for Lions
Warren Whiteley and Aphiwe Dyantyi will start for the Golden Lions in Saturday’s semi-final against the Sharks in Durban.
Bosch at fullback for Sharks
Curwin Bosch has reverted to fullback in one of four changes to the Sharks’ starting XV for their Currie Cup semi-final against the Golden Lions in Durban on Saturday.
Highlights: Currie Cup finals (2005-09)
Highlights of the Currie Cup finals from 2005, when Free State shocked the Blue Bulls at Loftus, to 2009.
Superbru: Sharks or Lions?
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Currie Cup semi-finals.
Sharks ready for defensive test
Centre Jeremy Ward says the Sharks have been working on their defensive shape ahead of Saturday’s semi-final challenge against a Bok-laden Golden Lions side.
Jantjies eyes Currie Cup title
Golden Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies remains a fan of the Currie Cup tournament and wants to add a second title to his collection.
‘Lions are a dangerous animal’
The Sharks have acknowledged that accurate decision-making will be crucial to their cause in Saturday’s semi-final against the strengthened Golden Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Bosch is a very special player’
Sharks assistant coach Dick Muir says there have been encouraging signs of versatile back Curwin Bosch rediscovering his confidence, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
