Currie Cup result: Griquas too good for Sharks in Kimberley

The home team scored eight tries and were also awarded a penalty try.

In a thrilling Currie Cup match, defending champions Griquas outplayed Sharks XV in Kimberley on Friday, securing a convincing 55-21 victory. Winger Dylan Maart and replacement hooker Tiaan Lange each scored hat-tricks, contributing to Griquas' commanding lead. Initially, Griquas took control with dominant set-piece work, leading to several penalties and a penalty try.

Hooker Janus Venter capitalized first, followed by flyhalf George Whitehead's kick. Despite a near miss by Scrumhalf Bobby Alexander, the Sharks retaliated with a try from flanker Tino Mavesere. However, Maart scored another try to restore the 12-point margin. The Sharks continued to press, with tries from Swiel and lock Johan Momsen narrowing the deficit.

Griquas swiftly responded, with winger Gurswin Wehr's powerful run and Alexander scoring to narrow the gap. In the second half, Whitehead delivered a brilliant grubber kick for Maart to score his second try and the crucial bonus point. The Sharks mounted a comeback, but another impressive Griquas maul resulted in Lange crossing for his second try, followed by Maart's third to complete his hat-trick.

Mavesere received a yellow card for cynical play, but Griquas used the numerical advantage to their advantage, with Lange scoring his third and Maart securing his own. Griquas will now travel to Nelspruit to face the Pumas, while the Sharks host the Lions in Durban.

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