Anticipated Outcomes for Currie Cup Round 7
Laidback Lantern It's crunch time in the Currie Cup as teams scrabble for playoff spots! The action kicks off in Nelspruit with the Pumas hosting the Bulls on Friday, followed by the Lions squaring off against Western Province and Cheetahs welcoming Sharks XV in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The round wraps up in Welkom with Griffons taking on Griquas on Sunday.
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Pumas v Bulls
Friday, 16 August - 17:15
The Pumas, previously Currie Cup champions, are no match for the current Bulls squad. They crumbled against the Lions last weekend, allowing easy meters with passive defense and losing the possession battle. In contrast, the Bulls, who rested key players for their win over the Griffons, are fresh and ready to dominate, bankrolling a comfortable 22-point victory.
Lions v Western Province
Saturday, 17 August - 15:00
This encounter pits the Lions, with only a single loss this season, against Western Province who are struggling to maintain a playoff position. The Lions' impressive performance against the Pumas, showcasing fluid phase play, dominant collisions, a powerful scrum, and proficient at the breakdown, comfortably places them as favorites. Despite Western Province starting strong against the Cheetahs, they couldn't sustain the effort and faltered in the second half. Facing the roaring Lions, they'll likely struggle to keep pace for the full 80 minutes, leading to a 14-point Lions victory.
Cheetahs v Sharks XV
Saturday, 17 August - 17:15
The Cheetahs, resting champions, demonstrated their composure, experience, power, and depth during their victory over the Griffons in wet conditions. They'll need that same grit and game management to fend off the growing Sharks team who've turned their three-match losing streak into a three-match unbeaten run. Although the Sharks looked good in their win against Griquas, they'll need to produce a complete effort to defeat the well-oiled Cheetahs, who should prevail at home.
Griffons v Griquas
Sunday, 18 August - 15:00
These bottom-of-the-log teams will vie for their first win of the season in a tense clash. Struggling on defense and with exits in need of improvement, the Griffons have their work cut out against the Griquas. The Griquas, despite lethargic performances in their loss to the Sharks and narrow victory over the Lions, have the experience and composure to edge out the Griffons on the road, earning a 12-point victory.
Remember, these predictions are based on general team dynamics and might not reflect the actual outcomes as specific performances can vary significantly from one season to another.
Quintin Van Jaarsveld, a former MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and a three-time Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year, brings over 15 years of journalism experience to the table. He currently delivers a freelance sports writing service.
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