Week 7 of the Currie Cup saw the Sharks make their move to the top of the log!

In a clash of the top 2 sides, the Sharks hosted Western Province at Kings Park, Durban and won 27-16, denying Province a crucial bonus point too.

In great news for the Boks, all the top guns such as Beat Mtawarira and Bismarck du Plessis played strongly, and set up the platform for victory.

The Bulls managed to stave off the late comeback from Griquas to win 39-38 at Loftus. After building a substantial lead, the Bulls came back only for Griquas to make their move in the last moments of the game. Flyhalf Naas Olivier couldn’t kick the conversion that would’ve given Griquas the game however.

The Lions narrowly beat the Pumas 33-30 to make it 2 wins on the trot, whilst the Free State Cheetahs emphatically dealt with the Leopards to.

Eith the first round now complete, there are 6 possible semi-final contenders. The Sharks and Western Province look well placed for home semi-finals, but the Bulls, Griquas and the Cheetahs could still surprise, whilst the Lions will be hoping for a late dash to sneak into the semis.