Cheetahs primed for catfight
Victor Sekekete and Ruan Pienaar can’t wait for another crack at the Pumas, when the Cheetahs and the defending Currie Cup champions contest this weekend’s final.
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Victor Sekekete and Ruan Pienaar can’t wait for another crack at the Pumas, when the Cheetahs and the defending Currie Cup champions contest this weekend’s final.
Jimmy Stonehouse says the Pumas deserve better than another seven-month pre-season after progressing to a second consecutive Currie Cup final.
The Cheetahs convincingly beat the Vodacom Bulls before the Pumas held out a late onslaught from the Sharks to set up #CurrieCup final in Bloemfontein.
The Pumas will have an opportunity to defend their Currie Cup title in Bloemfontein after bravely holding out for a narrow victory over the Sharks in Durban on Saturday night.
Follow the live action as the Sharks host the Pumas in the second #CurrieCup semi-final. #SHAvPUM
The Pumas kept their title defence on course by clinching a semi-final spot at the expense of Griquas on Friday, while the Lions held on to their slim playoff hopes after defeating the Griffons in Welkom.
Flyhalf Tinus de Beer kicked 12 points as the Pumas rallied to beat Griquas in a Currie Cup match in Kimberley on Friday.
Follow the live action as Griquas face the Pumas in a #CurrieCup clash in Kimberley. #GRIvPUM
The penultimate round of the #CurrieCup league season saw the Sharks and Cheetahs beat the Pumas and Lions to book home semi-finals.
The Cheetahs subdued the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday night to guarantee a top-two finish in the Currie Cup and secure a home semi-final.