Week 9 of the Currie Cup saw the Bulls bounce back, whilst Province suffered a third consecutive defeat!

There is a log jam developing in the middle of the Currie Cup points table. Currently only the Sharks are reasonably safe, the 5 teams below them all fighting for the three remaining play off positions.

Whereas Province had looked assured of a home semi-final, their third loss in a row has seen them lose considerable momentum, and piled up the pressure they face.

Western Province haven’t been doing too much wrong, they’ve just been unable to execute when it matters, and like the Bulls, that is difficult when Bok call-ups mean you have to bring in youngsters who haven’t played together all season.

The Lions continued on their winning ways, and it remains to be seen if they have turned the corner. At least they have unearthed a gem in Elton Jantjies who looks to have a promising future.

The Cheetahs narrowly beat Griquas in Kimberly which is never an easy task, and that may just signal the end of Griquas’ challenge for the season.

The Pumas had their second 1 point victory for the second week in a row, condemning the Leopards to last spot.

The match of the round however took place at Loftus, where the Bulls came back from an 11 point deficit with a strong second half performance to beat the Sharks.

Prop Jaco Engels scored a wonderful 25m effort, whilst many of the Bulls younger players showed how much they have learnt this season as they were able to step up their performances when it mattered most.