Currie Cup

[OomStruisbaai]

Lions all over WP. As good as they were so clueless are they tonight.

Griquas played outstandingly today with lots of passion.

Rhule and Leyds are playing very well for La Rochelle in the final.

I switch also. Leinster will take it

[OomStruisbaai]

CC at Craven Stadium this afternoon

Friday, June 3

Western Province v Griquas
(Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch – Kick-off: 16.00; 14.00 GMT)

Teams:

Western Province: 15 Tristan Leyds, 14 Sergeal Petersen, 13 Juan de Jongh, 12 Cornel Smit, 11 Angelo Davids, 10 Timothy Swiel (captain), 9 Thomas Bursey, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Marcel Theunissen, 6 Junior Pokomela, 5 Ben-Jason Dixon, 4 Simon Miller, 3 Sazi Sandi, 2 Jacques van Zyl, 1 Ali Vermaak.
Replacements: 16 Chad Solomon, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 19 Hilton Lobberts, 20 Shaine Orderson, 21 Bobby Alexander, 22 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 23 Ebenezer Tshimanga.

Griquas: 15 Ashlon Davids, 14 Munier Hartzenberg, 13 Sango Xamlashe, 12 Rynhardt Jonker, 11 Luther Obi, 10 Alex-Zander Du Plessis, 9 Johan Mulder, 8 Sibabalo Qoma, 7 Hanru Sirgel, 6 Niel Otto (captain), 5 Derik Pretorius, 4 Johan Retief, 3 Janu Botha, 2 Simon Westraadt,, 1 Kudzwai Dube.
Replacements: 16 Janco Uys, 17 Eddie Davids, 18 Andries Schutte, 19 Cameron Lindsay, 20 Werner Gouws, 21 Stefan Ungerer, 22 George Whitehead, 23 Christopher Hollis.

Referee: Morne Ferreira
Assistant Referees: Stephan Geldenhuys, Local
TMO: Marius Jonker

Cheetahs v Pumas
(Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein – Kick-off: 18.00; 16.00 GMT)

Teams:

Cheetahs: 15 Cohen Jasper, 14 Daniel Kasende, 13 Robert Ebersohn, 12 Chris Smith, 11 Rosko Specman, 10 Reinhardt Fortuin, 9 Ruan Pienaar (captain), 8 Jeandre Rudolph, 7 Aidon Davis, 6 Gideon van der Merwe, 5 Victor Sekekete, 4 Rynier Bernardo, 3 Aranos Coetzee, 2 Louis van der Westhuizen, 1 Schalk van der Merwe
Replacements: 16 Marius van der Merwe, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Marne Coetzee, 19 Ockie Barnard, 20 Andisa Ntsila, 21 Mihlali Mosi , 22 Rewan Kruger, 23 David Brits

Pumas: 15 Devon Williams, 14 Tapiwa Mafura, 13 Sebastian de Klerk, 12 Eddie Fouche, 11 Jade Stinghling, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Chriswill September, 8 Willie Engelbrecht (captain), 7 Phumzile Maqondwana, 6 Daniel Maartens, 5 Shane Kirkwood, 4 Deon Slabbert, 3 Ignatius Prinsloo, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Corne Fourie.
Replacements: 16 Llewellyn Classen, 17 Dewald Maritz, 18 Simon Raw, 19 Kwanda Dimaza, 20 Andre Fouche, 21 Giovan Snyman, 22 Aliqhayiya Mgijima, 23 Diego Appollis.

Referee: AJ Jacobs
Assistant referees: Dylen November and Clearance Khumalo
TMO: Quinton Immelman.

[OomStruisbaai]

Hope Kwaste and Pumas win.

[OomStruisbaai]

Angelo Davids have a mean bump off.

[OomStruisbaai]

Jason Dixon playing at home.

[OomStruisbaai]

WP doing the Sharks and Pumas a massive favor.

[OomStruisbaai]

Kwaste back unit after two tries before HT. 35-19

[OomStruisbaai]

Awesome win for Kwaste. Through to the semis

[OomStruisbaai]

Pumas also get 5 points. Pressure on the Sharks.

[bok_viking]

Who would have thought there would be a chance that both the Sharks and WP might miss the semis. Has that ever happened in the history of Curie Cup?

It seems that the Cheetahs are having a dip in form at the wrong end of the competition, so I might have a few more games this season to go watch at Loftus

[OomStruisbaai]

The Sharks, WP and Lions played with their young players. Bulls use their URC players mostly.

[bok_viking]

The Sharks, WP and Lions played with their young players. Bulls use their URC players mostly.

Though they tend to use the URC squad players that are not involved in the URC game that week, or if they are on the URC bench then they only play part of the CC game as they only do about 25 minutes in the URC game off the bench, so basically giving everyone a certain amount of play time. They had to play a few more as there are currently about 6 backs on big injuries and a few forwards as well. But so far it seems the balancing act is working for them so that players did not get to rusty during the interrupted periods where there were a few weeks between games. The Bulls do not have as many big 1st team star players like the Sharks and Stormers, but they do seem to have bigger depth in decent players that can do the job for them most of the time.

But still to not have WP, Lions and possibly Sharks make the semis in 1 season is a tough one.

[OomStruisbaai]

The Sharks, WP and Lions played with their young players. Bulls use their URC players mostly.

Though they tend to use the URC squad players that are not involved in the URC game that week, or if they are on the URC bench then they only play part of the CC game as they only do about 25 minutes in the URC game off the bench, so basically giving everyone a certain amount of play time. They had to play a few more as there are currently about 6 backs on big injuries and a few forwards as well. But so far it seems the balancing act is working for them so that players did not get to rusty during the interrupted periods where there were a few weeks between games. The Bulls do not have as many big 1st team star players like the Sharks and Stormers, but they do seem to have bigger depth in decent players that can do the job for them most of the time.

But still to not have WP, Lions and possibly Sharks make the semis in 1 season is a tough one.

Well Jake have it spot on. Forward thinking, next year the URC teams won't have the luxury of the gaps between matches.

[Chilli]

Who would have thought there would be a chance that both the Sharks and WP might miss the semis. Has that ever happened in the history of Curie Cup?

It seems that the Cheetahs are having a dip in form at the wrong end of the competition, so I might have a few more games this season to go watch at Loftus

The $harks are only recent "contenders" in the CC.

The Cheetahs have gone for a ball of shit.

[OomStruisbaai]

I am backing the Cheetahs from the start. They have achieved playing in the Challenge Cup. Would be nice if Kwaste and Pumas can join them.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks 10-14 Lions after 31 mins. Pepsi playing again

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks lost against the Lions. Will they play their URC team against WP?

[OomStruisbaai]

Yes they do.

Sharks for WP on Danie Craven – 15 Anthony Volmink, 14 Marnus Potgieter, 13 Jeremy Ward (c), 12 Murray Koster, 11 Werner Kok, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Cameron Wright, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Jeandre Labuschagne, 6 Mpilo Gumede, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Le Roux Roets, 3 Khutha Mchunu, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Dian Bleuler.
Subs: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Khwezi Mona, 18 Wiehahn Herbst, 19 Reniel Hugo, 20 OJ Noa, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Boeta Chamberlain, 23 Ben Tapuai.

[assfly]

That's hardly our URC team.

[OomStruisbaai]

Volmink, Tarzan, Bosch, Notsche, Roets, Reniel Hugo, Ben Tapau.

Half the team.

[OomStruisbaai]

They need two points and Pumas null. Otherwise it's point diffs

[assfly]

Volmink, Tarzan, Bosch, Notsche, Roets, Reniel Hugo, Ben Tapau.

Half the team.

Not really, but anyway. CC is just a training competition.

In other news, I'll be going to watch Kenya play Eastern Province on Saturday.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards complaining about refs helping WP. Last week that stupid ref gave the game to Griquas which left the Sharks in this kak situation.

Look like the Griffins will get promoted to the CC premium division.

Nog Vrystaters.

[Chilli]

Sards complaining about refs helping WP. Last week that stupid ref gave the game to Griquas which left the Sharks in this kak situation.

Look like the Griffins will get promoted to the CC premium division.

Nog Vrystaters.

Anyone demoted?

[average joe]

Sards complaining about refs helping WP. Last week that stupid ref gave the game to Griquas which left the Sharks in this kak situation.

Look like the Griffins will get promoted to the CC premium division.

Nog Vrystaters.

Nou praat jy. Pers baba vreeters

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards complaining about refs helping WP. Last week that stupid ref gave the game to Griquas which left the Sharks in this kak situation.

Look like the Griffins will get promoted to the CC premium division.

Nog Vrystaters.

Anyone demoted?

No, they add one team for next year, the following year the relegation starts.

[OomStruisbaai]

Yes they do.

Sharks for WP on Danie Craven – 15 Anthony Volmink, 14 Marnus Potgieter, 13 Jeremy Ward (c), 12 Murray Koster, 11 Werner Kok, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Cameron Wright, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Jeandre Labuschagne, 6 Mpilo Gumede, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Le Roux Roets, 3 Khutha Mchunu, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Dian Bleuler.
Subs: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Khwezi Mona, 18 Wiehahn Herbst, 19 Reniel Hugo, 20 OJ Noa, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Boeta Chamberlain, 23 Ben Tapuai.

Western Province – 15 Sergeal Petersen, 14 Angelo Davids, 13 Cornel Smit, 12 Juan de Jongh (c), 11 Ebenezer Tshimanga, 10 Tristan Leyds, 9 Thomas Bursey, 8 Keke Morabe, 7 Marcel Theunissen, 6 Shaine Orderson, 5 Ben-Jason Dixon, 4 Simon Miller, 3 Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, 2 Jacques van Zyl, 1 Ali Vermaak.
Subs: 16 HP van Schoor, 17 Kwenzo Blose, 18 Leon Lyons, 19 Hilton Lobberts, 20 Jarrod Taylor, 21 Bobby Alexander, 22 Jonathan Roche, 23 Mnombo Zwelendaba.

[OomStruisbaai]

Muskiet in 10. If that backline get enough ball, they,ll be a handful.

[OomStruisbaai]

The match was rescheduled to Friday in Stellenbosch, with a 14pm kick-off,

[OomStruisbaai]

Very hot in die Bos. Sharks need to win by plenty, kick possession away.

[OomStruisbaai]

Afrikaans commentators dunno know the difference between Dilyn and Tristan. Muskies is gifting in 10. 15-0 after35 mind

[OomStruisbaai]

Wynberg boytie looks good

[Sards]

Don't think Etienne Finn is going to survive this season
And Everett has also reached his due date.

It's economics. No support because of performance. No salary.
Hit the road

[OomStruisbaai]

Kraai op Stellenbosch se draad

[OomStruisbaai]

Hope Volmink is OK.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks gone. There is a lack of hunger and passion. Never look like they want to win tonight.

If the Bulls win tonight the team ending 4th will be happy next week.

[bok_viking]

Pumas putting the Griquas to the sword in the last 10 minutes of that 1st Half. When they cut out their ill discipline they look really good, like to run from everywhere. To bad they are losing 5 players so far to URC teams next season. Griquas will lose a couple as well it sounds like.

[bok_viking]

And as I mention ill discipline tge Pumas start the 2nd half with a string of penalties to undo their first half

[FalseBayFC]

Don't think Etienne Finn is going to survive this season
And Everett has also reached his due date.

It's economics. No support because of performance. No salary.
Hit the road

Unless they can get a big gun coach to replace Everitt there isn't really a point canning him at this stage. Jimmy Stonehouse might be a good idea but I really feel we need someone from the big leagues in NH. Everitt has a similar background to Dobson, coming up through the ranks as assistant coach and CC coach. Dobson also struggled and has only just clicked with the team this year. I am perplexed at his decision to persist with Curwin though. If he's being pressured by the DOR or board to do so then its clear why he's underperforming.

[bok_viking]

Congrats Griquas, but the Pumas threw this away with ill discipline. Nice game to watch though.