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Curry Cup Round-Up: Griquas, Pumas, and Cheetahs Shine
Match Results and Highlights
| Match | Score | Venue | Date | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Griquas vs. Valke | 68-15 | Kimberley | Saturday | Griquas dominated with a 33-10 halftime lead, adding another 35 points in the second half. Gurshwin Wehr scored three tries, while Dylan Maart and Gustav du Rand each scored twice. |
| Airlink Pumas vs. Eastern Province | 61-22 | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha | Saturday | Pumas outscored Eastern Province by nine tries to three, with Ross Braude scoring a hat trick and Clinton Swart kicking five conversions. |
| Toyota Cheetahs vs. Leopards | 69-0 | Bloemfontein | Friday | Cheetahs bounced back with a dominant performance, scoring 11 tries, of which seven were converted. Jandre Nel scored four tries, while Cohen Jasper added seven conversions. |
| Phangela SWD Eagles vs. Border Bulldogs | 48-22 | George | Friday | Eagles secured their first win of the season with a strong second-half performance. Sachin Toring led the way with two tries and a conversion. |
| NovaVit Griffons vs. Sanlam Boland Kavaliers | 38-35 | Down Touch Investments Stadium, Welkom | Saturday | Griffons staged a remarkable comeback in the second half, spearheaded by Andrew Kota, who scored 18 points. Chris Hollis scored the winning try in the dying moments. |
Standings After Two Rounds
| Position | Team | Points | Points Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki Griquas | 10 | +53 |
| 2 | Airlink Pumas | 10 | +39 |
| 3 | NovaVit Griffons | 10 | +3 |
| 4 | Sanlam Boland Kavaliers | 7 | +13 |
| 5 | Toyota Cheetahs | 6 | +47 |
| 6 | Phangela SWD Eagles | 5 | +26 |
| 7 | Valke | 5 | -53 |
| 8 | Border Bulldogs | 0 | -26 |
Upcoming Matches
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Phangela SWD Eagles vs. Eastern Province | George |
| Friday | Border Bulldogs vs. Suzuki Griquas | East London |
| Friday | Airlink Pumas vs. Toyota Cheetahs | Nelspruit |
| Saturday | Leopards vs. NovaVit Griffons | Potchefstroom |
| Saturday | Valke vs. Sanlam Boland Kavaliers | Kempton Park |
Player Performances
| Team | Player | Position | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Griquas | Gurshwin Wehr | Left Wing | Three tries |
| Suzuki Griquas | Dylan Maart | Right Wing | Two tries |
| Suzuki Griquas | Gustav du Rand | Replacement Hooker | Two tries |
| Airlink Pumas | Ross Braude | Scrumhalf | Hat trick of tries |
| Airlink Pumas | Clinton Swart | Pivot | Five conversions |
| Toyota Cheetahs | Jandre Nel | Scrumhalf | Four tries |
| Toyota Cheetahs | Cohen Jasper | Fullback | Seven conversions |
| Phangela SWD Eagles | Sachin Toring | Scrumhalf | Two tries and a conversion |
| NovaVit Griffons | Andrew Kota | Left Wing | Try, five conversions, and a penalty goal |