Lions lash Griffons
The Golden Lions XV ran in 10 tries to beat the Griffons 66-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Free State XV, Western Province, Border Bulldogs and Griquas.
The Golden Lions XV ran in 10 tries to beat the Griffons 66-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Free State XV, Western Province, Border Bulldogs and Griquas.
The Boland Cavaliers beat the Blue Bulls 35-26 in Pretoria, while the Sharks XV also won their Currie Cup Qualifier on Friday.
Griquas should cement their place at the top of the Currie Cup Qualifier log when they face the EP Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
The Griffons beat the Free State XV 49-33 in Welkom on Saturday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for Griquas and the Boland Cavaliers.
Western Province beat the Valke 59-31 in Kempton Park, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Golden Lions XV, Pumas and Blue Bulls on Friday.
A bonus-point victory for the Pumas over the EP Kings in Nelspruit could see them draw level with Griquas in the Currie Cup Qualifier standings.
Western Province beat the Griffons 43-26 in Athlone on Saturday, while the SWD Eagles and Pumas also won their Currie Cup Qualifier matches.
The Free State XV beat the Leopards 23-14 in Bloemfontein, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Blue Bulls and Boland.
The Griffons will be out to close the gap on the top three non-Super Rugby unions when they take on Western Province in Cape Town on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
The Boland Rugby Union has been fined R42,000 for fielding an ineligible player in the Currie Cup Qualifier tournament.