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Currie Cup teams (Final)

Take a look at who’s playing this weekend before you make your Superbru and Fantasy League picks.

WP up for ‘cracking’ final

Western Province coach John Dobson says Saturday’s final against the Sharks is the best possible title-decider based on the teams’ overall performance in the Currie Cup.

‘Currie Cup spirit is fantastic’

Blue Bulls coach John Mitchell believes the Currie Cup still holds an important place in South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bosch boots Sharks into final

Curwin Bosch scored 17 points as the Sharks beat the Blue Bulls 37-27 in Durban on Saturday to secure home advantage in the Currie Cup final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Marx, Dreyer start for Lions

Springbok front rowers Malcolm Marx and Ruan Dreyer have been named in the Golden Lions’ starting XV for Saturday’s semi-final against Western Province at Newlands.

The Sharks are expected to unleash Springbok star Jean-Luc du Preez in Saturday’s semi-final against the Blue Bulls in Durban, writes CRAIG LEWIS. Du Preez returned to the Sharks at the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, and while there was some concern over a shoulder niggle that he was carrying, the youngster has been back in training this week and can… Read more →

Sharks can rein in Bulls

The Sharks have the defence as well as the kicking game to contain the tournament-leading Blue Bulls attack in the semi-final at Kings Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Bulls are playing an entertaining brand of rugby. Whether it is a title-winning brand of rugby remains to be seen. John Mitchell’s side finished the Currie Cup round-robin stage with the… Read more →

Mitchell: Pressure on Sharks

Blue Bulls coach John Mitchell says there will be greater expectations on the Sharks going into Saturday’s semi-final at Kings Park. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.