Province humble Bulls
Two second-half tries saw Western Province clinch a 23-18 win over the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Friday night’s semi-final at Loftus. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Two second-half tries saw Western Province clinch a 23-18 win over the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Friday night’s semi-final at Loftus. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The firepower boasted in the Vodacom Blue Bulls and Western Province back three should make for an enthralling battle in Friday’s semi-final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Free State Cheetahs should be wary of Lions captain Jaco Kriel when the sides meet in the semi-final at Ellis Park on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Niel Marais will replace Sias Ebersohn at flyhalf in the only change to the Free State Cheetahs’ starting lineup for Saturday’s semi-final against the Golden Lions.
Johan Ackermann has made 14 changes to the Golden Lions starting XV for Saturday's semi-final showdown against the Free State Cheetahs at Ellis Park.
Jacques du Plessis will return to start at lock in the Vodacom Blue Bulls’ semi-final against Western Province at Loftus.
John Dobson has made eight changes and one positional switch to Western Province's starting XV for Friday's semi-final against the Vodacom Blue Bulls in Pretoria.
Rynhardt Elstadt, Jano Vermaak, Johnny Kotze, Seabelo Senatla and Cheslin Kolbe are available for Western Province's semi-final at Loftus.
The Cheetahs scored two tries in the final five minutes to snatch a 34-34 draw against the Sharks in Bloemfontein and book a place in the Currie Cup semi-finals. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Golden Lions ended the regular Currie Cup season undefeated after claiming a 29-19 victory over Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday.