Week 8 of the Currie Cup saw 2 major upsets, and 6 teams move into contention for semi-final spots!
With both the Pumas and Cheetahs causing upset results (over the Blue Bulls and Western Province, it creates a log jam on the Currie Cup table, and ensures the race for semi-final spots will go down to the wire.
The Sharks continued their winning ways, smashing Griquas at home to be almost sure of a home semi-final spot and possibly top log position. They will certinaly be hard to reign in now.
Western Province have now suffered 2 losses in a row, and like the Bulls are losing momentum, whilst the Cheetahs and Lions appear to be heading in the right direction.
Griquas are slowly moving backward, and each game from now on takes on greater and greater signifance as log points and points differentials start to become more and more vital!
CURRIE CUP LOG |
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| Sharks | 35 |
| Western Province | 28 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 24 |
| Blue Bulls | 24 |
| Griquas | 23 |
| Lions | 20 |
| Pumas | 12 |
| Leopards | 4 |
Good morning my friend
You make reference to the Cheetahs win as an “upset”. Why?? They are and have been one of SA’s best provincial teams for the past 20 years mate and by that I don’t mean that they are THE best. I also see that that there is no link to the Cheetah rugby web site under the rugby links of your web site. Why is that my friend?
Come on mate lets make the playing field level!!!
Deon Wessels
Cheetah man
Hi Deon,
I say the Cheetahs win was an upset because according to form and the log, Western Province were expected to win the game in the eyes of most people.
The Cheetahs do have a proud history and a good record. I don’t dispute that!
I have no link to Cheetahs rugby because I am a Bulletjie! LOL And my world is seen through Blue glasses! (If it makes you happy Deon I could add it in…!)
Hi there Sanjay
Yes please add the link to the Cheetahs. It will make me a very happy Cheetah supporter.
Cheers
Deon Wessels
Cheetah man
Ok Deon,
I shall endeavour to do it when I get the chance!