RUGBY: A Currie Cup final like never before when Griquas clash with Pumas in Kimberley

A new Currie Cup champion will be crowned on Saturday afternoon in Kimberley after last weekend’s dramatic semi-final action. The Griquas stunned current Currie Cup holders the Bulls in Pretoria, while the Pumas staged a brilliant late comeback to stun the Cheetahs in a thrilling match in Bloemfontein.

The Pumas put in a dominant performance to thump the team with the most Currie Cup trophies 37-11 to secure their first-ever victory at Cape Town stadium and set their season on track. “You want to play according to what has worked for you during the season,” said Griquas assistant coach Barend Pieterse.

“The most important thing for them is to enjoy the week. Whatever happens, win or lose, it has been a great season for both teams and there are players who have put up their hands from the first game. They must really just try and enjoy it and take everything in,” added Pieterse. “It has been a great experience at Griquas, we have a great culture here. It will be a special day in the history of this proud union on Saturday. Everybody is excited,” added Obi.

Rynhardt Jonker of the Griqaus during the Carling Currie Cup semi-final match between Vodacom Bulls and Windhoek Draught Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on June 17, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

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