Currie Cup roundup: Griquas, Pumas set up repeat of 2022 final
Griquas will be looking to go back-to-back, while the Pumas will be out to win the title for just the second time.
The 2026 Currie Cup final will be contested between Griquas and Pumas at the Kimberley venue this upcoming weekend. This will be the second consecutive title for Griquas, following their surprising win in Johannesburg last year. The match will be a re-match of their 2022 final, which took place in Kimberley and saw Pumas triumph 26-19, despite being underdogs.
On Sunday, Griquas secured a convincing 52-12 victory over the Lions in Kimberley, while the Pumas edged out the Cheetahs 27-24 in Bloemfontein. Griquas dominated the semi-final, scoring seven tries after a six-game winning streak, with only their opening game loss to mar their campaign. The Lions, who have struggled to progress in recent finals, managed to score only two tries.
In the other semi-final, the Pumas and Cheetahs fought a closely contested match, with the latter emerging victorious 10-3 after pushing the visitors hard in the second half. Pumas captain Willie Engelbrecht expressed excitement for the upcoming rematch, urging fans to support them in Kimberley. Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse praised his team's performance in the second half, believing they deserved the win after a disappointing loss to the Cheetahs.
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