The 2025 Currie Cup regular season heads into a dramatic conclusion, with five teams battling for the four semi-final spots. With just one round remaining, every match this weekend carries huge implications.
The first fixture sees the Sharks hosting the Pumas in Durban on Friday night. The visitors, sitting fifth on the log with 20 points, are within striking distance of a playoff spot. A win would lift them into the top four and put significant pressure on their rivals. The Sharks XV, who have won their last two matches after a slow start to the season, will aim to close out the regular season strongly and defend their home advantage.
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Saturday kicks off with the Cape derby between Western Province and the Boland Cavaliers in Cape Town. Boland currently sit second on the log and will be aiming to secure a home semi-final with a victory. Western Province, still searching for their first win of the season, will be eager to end their campaign on a high and test the semi-final credentials of their opponents.
Later in the day, the Lions host log-leading Griquas in Johannesburg in a crucial clash. Griquas, who have won five consecutive matches following an opening-round defeat, control their own fate: a win guarantees them a top-four finish and a home semi-final. The Lions, sitting third, can also influence the final standings; a bonus-point win could see them move into the top two, depending on other results.
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The final match of the weekend sees the Vodacom Bulls take on the Cheetahs in Pretoria. The Bulls, already eliminated from semi-final contention, will be playing for pride, while the Cheetahs aim to secure their spot in the top five. Their result could have knock-on effects for the other semi-final contenders, especially if they are able to secure a win with a bonus point.
With just one round to go, the Currie Cup semi-final race promises to deliver high-stakes rugby across all venues, with every point counting as teams jostle for a place in the final four.
Fixtures – Round 14
Friday: Sharks vs Pumas, Durban, 7pm
Saturday: Western Province vs Boland, Cape Town, 2.45pm
Lions vs Griquas, Johannesburg, 5pm
Bulls vs Cheetahs, Pretoria, 7.05pm
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