Griquas outsmart sloppy Sharks
Griquas produced a statement in the opening match of the 2019 Currie Cup by claiming a bonus-point 37-13 win over the Sharks in Durban on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Griquas produced a statement in the opening match of the 2019 Currie Cup by claiming a bonus-point 37-13 win over the Sharks in Durban on Friday. DYLAN JACK reports.
DYLAN JACK previews each of the seven teams taking part in this year’s shortened Currie Cup campaign.
The Griffons kicked a last-minute penalty to beat the EP Elephants 28-24 while there were wins for Griquas, Western Province XV, Blue Bulls and the Blue Bulls XV on day two of the U18 Craven Week on Tuesday.
Limpopo Blue Bulls flank Renzo du Plessis ran 103m to score in their match against the Griquas on day two of the U18 Craven Week on Tuesday.
Griquas dethroned the Pumas as Rugby Challenge title holders with a 28-13 victory in the final in Saldanha Bay on Sunday.
Defending champions the Pumas will face Griquas in the final of the 2019 Rugby Challenge in a repeat of last year’s final in Saldanha next Sunday.
The Pumas, Western Province and Griquas all remain on track to challenge for Rugby Challenge honours after good wins this weekend.
In a feature that appeared in SA Rugby magazine, we caught up with former Griquas and Cats player Jearus Nicholas.
Ex-Lions wing Anthony Volmink is one of 11 players who have joined Griquas for the 2019 season.
CJ van der Linde has resigned from his position as Griquas forwards coach before even starting the job.