Franco Smith, outgoing head coach of the Cheetahs. Picture: FRIKKIE KAPP\GALLO IMAGES
Their restorative powers were there for all to see this season as they topped the points table and went on to win the grand old trophy with their 31-28 triumph over the plucky Golden Lions in the final on Saturday.“We came for a promotion/relegation game last year and we worked our way back. This was an important brick in the wall that we are building again.
“It is not just the team who won this but the entire company that won the Currie Cup. I’m just happy and grateful for everyone here that we could pull it [off].” “We were behind in those matches. It was not an ability issue‚ but mentality. Maybe that has to change and maybe that shows what the Currie Cup meant to these players‚” Smith said.Get our news and views in your inbox
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