Griquas power past Boland to claim Currie Cup top spot and seal home semi-final
The Griquas forwards were too strong for their Boland counterparts in Wellington in the final Currie Cup pool match.
In a decisive victory, Griquas edged out Boland 48-17 in the final Currie Cup pool match of the season. This result propelled Griquas to the top of the standings, ensuring they will host the Lions in a semi-final at home. Boland, the defending champions, struggled to maintain their lead after the break, as Griquas showcased their dominance with powerful tries from Marco de Wit, Dylan Maart, Tiaan Lange, Carl Els, Stefan Coetzee, Lourens Oosthuizen, and Gurshwin Wehr.
Boland's only tries came from Sibusiso Sangweni and Jayden Bantom, but they were unable to capitalize on their early advantage. The red cards to Lunathi Nxele and Jurick Lewis further derailed Boland's hopes of clinching a home semi-final spot. With this win, Griquas secured their position at the top of the table and a spot in one of the coveted semi-finals.
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