In-form Griquas to hand Sharks another hiding?
The Griquas, on a three-match winning streak, host a Sharks team that features some players who were thrashed by the All Blacks three days prior.
The Griquas are expected to dominate the Sharks in their upcoming Currie Cup clash this Friday at Kimberley, holding a six-point lead over their opponents in the table. The Griquas have been on a three-game winning streak, while the Sharks, featuring a new coaching team, suffered a 54-0 defeat to the All Blacks in Durban on Tuesday.
Sharks coach JP Pietersen lamented that his team was outplayed in every aspect of the game, losing 7-0 to the All Blacks. The Griquas currently lead the table by six points, having won their last four matches and following a narrow 25-19 loss to the Stormers in Cape Town. They secured the top position after a convincing 56-26 win over the Bulls at home.
The Griquas' victory over the Lions in their previous game saw them leapfrog the Johannesburg Bulls to the top of the table. They have been the stronger team in their last three home games, scoring higher than their opponents in each match. The Sharks, on the other hand, are dealing with an injury crisis and have had to include four players who were part of the All Black thrashing in Durban.
The Sharks' coach, Mike Vowles, will be preparing for the match with a quick turnaround and balancing player workload. Both teams have won three of their last six matches, with the Griquas winning the last encounter in Kimberley 26-17.
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