Fourie: Currie Cup is watered down

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Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says the Currie Cup desperately needs SA's best players to raise the standard of rugby’s oldest competition, reports DEVIN HERMANUS.

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says the Currie Cup desperately needs SA’s best players to raise the standard of rugby’s oldest competition, reportsThe Bloemfontein outfit are unbeaten after seven matches and within one point of the table-topping Vodacom Bulls, but for the most part they haven’t faced stiff opposition this season.

So, the inclusion of several standout performers for the Bulls, Sharks and Lions over the two-week Vodacom United Rugby Championship week has been music to Fourie’s ears. “From here on, it’s a bit more of a normal season, playing every weekend; there’s just one when we don’t play, which we’ll squeeze in a match against the SA U20s.“The Bulls still have a very strong Currie Cup team they can put on the field, which is good for the competition, and the Lions will do the same this week.

“It will lift the standard of the competition, and also the interest, and it’s a good thing because the competition needs it.”last month, so are looking to rope in Super Rugby giants Crusaders and Toyota Verblitz from Japan for the 2022 Toyota Challenge.

 

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