Qualifier preview (Round 16)
There's little to play for in the final round of Currie Cup Qualifiers, with Griquas, Boland and the Pumas having already secured their place in the Premier Division.
There's little to play for in the final round of Currie Cup Qualifiers, with Griquas, Boland and the Pumas having already secured their place in the Premier Division.
Kings hooker Edgar Marutlulle will join the Blue Bulls for their Currie Cup Premier Division campaign.
Nollis Marais will coach the Blue Bulls in this year's Currie Cup Premier Division.
The Boland Cavaliers beat the Free State XV 24-17 in Bloemfontein on Saturday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier victories for the Golden Lions and Western Province.
The Valke beat the Sharks XV 26-10 in Durban on Friday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Griffons, Blue Bulls and Pumas.
The Griffons need a bonus-point win against the EP Kings to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Currie Cup Premier Division in September.
Robert du Preez scored 15 points as Western Province beat the Boland Cavaliers 25-14 in Piketberg on Saturday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Golden Lions XV, Sharks XV and Blue Bulls.
The Leopards ran in eight tries to beat the EP Kings 54-14 in Potchefstroom in their Currie Cup Qualifier, while there were also wins for Griquas and the Free State XV.
Griquas will face a tough challenge against the Pumas in Kimberley on Thursday, writes TYRONE ENGEL.
Who's playing this weekend in the qualifying stage of the domestic tournament.