Currie Cup fever hits Cape Town

What the Cape newspapers are saying ahead of Saturday's final at Newlands.

Lions need Kriel to cook

Jaco Kriel and the Golden Lions forwards will push WP to the brink in the Currie Cup final at Newlands this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Taute returns for decider

Jaco Taute has recovered from injury and will start at inside centre for Western Province in the Currie Cup final at Newlands. 

Kriel fit, Lions change one

Golden Lions flank Jaco Kriel has been passed fit and will start the Currie Cup final against Western Province at Newlands.

Turnover possession key for WP

Former Bok prop Cobus Visagie says Western Province will need to make full use of turnover ball if they're to triumph at Newlands. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

‘Scrum battle could be decisive’

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes that the Golden Lions' dominant pack will prove the difference between the teams in Saturday's Currie Cup final.

‘It should be a great final’

SARugbymag.co.za's panel of experts on where the Currie Cup final will be won and lost and who they think are favourites. 

‘Lions should’ve had penalty try’

Jonathan Kaplan says the Golden Lions weren't rewarded properly for their scrum dominance in the first semi-final at Ellis Park.

‘Lions are favourites’

Western Province coach Allister Coetzee says the Golden Lions must be considered favourites to lift the Currie Cup after their semi-final victory over the Sharks. BRENTON CHELIN reports.

Joubert to ref final

Craig Joubert will officiate this weekend's Currie Cup final between Western Province and the Golden Lions at Newlands.