How the Cheetahs clawed their way back from the brink to win the Currie Cup

📆 2019/09/08 17:23:00
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'The company was under pressure and the way everybody pulled together made a difference.'

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 in 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.

"The company was under pressure and the way everybody pulled together made a difference. From the marketing team‚ security‚ it doesn’t matter what job you have people care for you. The fact that they were on the brink of oblivion galvanised the Cheetahs. It showed in their come from behind wins this season.

In the final‚ however‚ they built what looked to be an unassailable lead before the Golden Lions rallied."There was a trend developing. From the Western Province game and the Sharks in the semis these guys don’t want to disappoint‚” said the coach.

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