Currie Cup result: Griquas run riot to book final berth
The title-holders scored seven tries in a 52-12 thrashing of the Pride at Griqua Stadium, and now await the winner between the Cheetahs and Pumas.
The defending champions Griquas secured their place in the Currie Cup final with a commanding 52-12 victory over the Lions in Kimberley on Sunday. The match took place at Griqua Stadium, and the title-holders showcased their dominance by scoring seven tries. Defeated defending champions Griquas arrived at the knockout phase in excellent form, having won six consecutive matches following an opening loss to the Stormers XXIII and finishing atop the league table.
Griquas struck early, with converted tries from Lourens Oosthuizen and Marco de Witt giving them a 14-0 lead within 12 minutes. Lions' center Mnombo Zwelendaba sparked the attack, but his crucial errors led to Griquas extending their lead. De Witt capitalized on the opportunity, going over in the 29th minute. Flyhalf George Whitehead's accurate kicking, with all three conversions, further bolstered the team.
Three minutes later, Stefan Coetzee added to Griquas' lead through a try. Oosthuizen added another try for Griquas before halftime, extending their lead to 35-5. The Lions managed to score again in the third quarter, with Ethan Adams and Matt Coetzee contributing with tries and a converted score, respectively. Griquas sealed the game with a try from Jack Hart in the final minutes, with Liam Koen adding two more points with conversions.
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