The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #20
Tafel Lager Griquas’ season-double over DHL Western Province on Sunday means an intriguing final weekend of action awaits when the league phase of the Carling Currie Cup concludes next weekend.
Grant Williams called up to Springbok squad
Grant Williams will join the Springbok squad in Nelson Mandela Bay on Monday as scrumhalf cover for the next stage of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship, following the withdrawal of Jaden Hendrikse due to a leg fracture.
Satisfied Springboks building consistency
The Springboks wrapped up the opening leg of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship campaign with back-to-back victories against Argentina in Nelson Mandela Bay and despite winning both matches convincingly Malcolm Marx and Lukhanyo Am agreed that they could have made better use of their opportunities.
Griquas pummel WP in Kimberley
Tafel Lager Griquas gave their Carling Currie Cup playoff hopes a massive boost when they powered to a 46-25 bonus-point win over DHL Western Province on a sunny Sunday afternoon in Kimberley.
Proud Nienaber credits players at end of “six tests”
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber praised his players after completing a run of matches that he described as “six tests” with a 29-10 victory over Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.
Boks victorious in second Test against Pumas
A stunning first half display and two tries of pure magic aided the Springboks to a well-deserved 29-10 win over Argentina in the second of their Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, and helped them maintaining their strong start in this year's tournament.
Pumas maul Cheetahs in Nelspruit catfight
The New Nation Pumas strengthened their Carling Currie Cup playoff push courtesy of a 28-19 win over the Toyota Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Sharks crush Lions to cruise into semi-finals
The Cell C Sharks guaranteed themselves what had always looked likely to be a home Carling Currie Cup semi-final with a smooth, try-studded 56-14 victory over a hard-working but out-gunned Sigma Lions at Emirates Airline Park.
Highlights: Second Test - Springboks v Argentina
Relive the action from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday night, when the Springboks beat Argentina by 29-10 in their second round Castle Lager Rugby Championship encounter.
Second Test Programme - Springboks v Argentina
Download the match programme for the second Test in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship between the Springboks and Argentina on Saturday, 21 August in Nelson Mandela Bay - click on the cover below (10Mb).