SA Rugby has confirmed a change in kick-off time for Saturday’s Currie Cup fixture between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands.
The ongoing evolution of the Bulls continues with yet another ground-breaking appointment and the creation of new role.
The Cheetahs defence of the Currie Cup was ended by a dramatic 31-29 last gasp defeat to Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Currie Cup teams will look to start 2021 with a bang as the competition reaches its penultimate round on Saturday.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says it’s been a ‘rollercoaster experience’ since his wife Rachel tested positive for Covid-19.
With the Currie Cup entering the final stretch before the playoffs, the Sharks will be fully focused when Griquas visit Kings Park.
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has made two changes to his team to face Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
David Meihuizen comes into the starting line-up in the only change to a WP team still missing Siya Kolisi for their clash against the Cheetahs.
SA Rugby has confirmed a required change to the Currie Cup fixtures for this coming weekend due to the imposing of Covid-19 lockdown Level 3.
Following a national address by President Cyril Ramaphosa the adjusted Level 3 lockdown regulations have now been gazetted.
Currie Cup action over the Christmas long weekend proved profitable for WP and the Cheetahs, both of whom picked up bonus-point wins.
The Cheetahs scored four tries on their way to a 37-10 Currie Cup victory over the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Sunday 27 December.
Captain Siya Kolisi will miss Western Province’s Currie Cup match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein next Saturday.
Festive season Currie Cup action continues over the weekend with the staging of two Round 5 matches in Cape Town and Bloemfontein.
The Sharks take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein in a Currie Cup clash on Sunday ready to kick their campaign up a gear.
Western Province have faltered in recent weeks but have some big match players returning as they prepare to host Griquas on Boxing Day.
The Sharks need to find a way to be competitive in the setpiece if they are to keep their hopes of Currie Cup glory alive.
The dates of two Currie Cup matches – both involving the Bulls – have been moved to combat the threat of Covid-19 infection.
The Lions jumped two spots into second position on the Currie Cup log with a superb victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions were well-deserved winners of a scrappy Currie Cup clash against the Sharks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
The Lions aim to keep their hopes of a home semi-final alive when they meet the Sharks in a huge Currie Cup match.
The Cheetahs beat the Pumas in their Currie Cup clash at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Friday.
The Currie Cup moves past the halfway mark this weekend and the fourth round will be sure to deliver loads of action.
Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s lone Currie Cup clash between the Lions and Sharks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
The Lions have named a settled starting XV to face the Sharks in Currie Cup action this weekend.