Forecasts for Currie Cup Matches - Round 3
Griquas Overpower Western Province in Dominant 47-17 Victory
In Round 3 of the 2025 Currie Cup, Griquas secured a commanding 47-17 victory over Western Province at the Griqua Park in Kimberley. This win marks the eighth consecutive victory for Griquas against Western Province, with the latter also having lost their last seven matches against Griquas at Kimberley.
The match saw Griquas dominating with seven tries to Western Province's three, showcasing their attacking power and defensive solidity throughout the game. Western Province, who are struggling this season, suffered their third consecutive Currie Cup loss, largely due to defensive lapses and an inability to capitalise on possession early in the game.
Griquas entered the match after a close loss to the Pumas and a high-scoring win over Boland Cavaliers. Despite some defensive vulnerabilities earlier in the competition, they demonstrated their offensive strength and clinical execution in this encounter. Western Province, on the other hand, have faced challenges with a squad relying heavily on youth and sevens players, and have struggled to score and defend effectively this season, conceding many tries in their opening rounds.
The match underscored Griquas' overall control throughout the 80 minutes, with video highlights showcasing the physicality and skill from both sides.
In the lead-up to the match, Griquas had scored 11 tries in their first two matches, but had also conceded 12. Western Province, meanwhile, had managed only 5 tries, while conceding 12. The recent form of both teams is reflected in the table below:
| Team | Tries For | Tries Against | Recent Form | |----------------|-----------|---------------|-----------------------------------| | Griquas | 11 in first two matches | 12 conceded | Lost to Pumas narrowly; Win over Boland Cavaliers | | Western Province | 5 in first two matches | 12 conceded | Lost to Bulls and Lions; defensive struggles |
As the Currie Cup progresses, Griquas continue to establish themselves as a formidable side, particularly when playing at home. Western Province, on the other hand, are yet to find a solution to their recent poor form against Griquas.
In other news, the Cheetahs impressed in their last game with their fluency with ball in hand, varied point of attack, and dominance at scrum time. The Sharks XV showed some energy off the bench in their last game against the Bulls. The Sharks XV will face the Cheetahs at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont on Saturday, August 9, at 17:10. The prediction for the Boland Kavaliers v Lions game is Lions by 19.
Quintin Van Jaarsveld, a former MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and a former three-time Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year, has over 15 years of experience as a sports writer.
- Despite the dominant victory against Western Province in the Currie Cup, Griquas' defense still let in 12 tries in their first two matches, suggesting potential weaknesses in the European-leagues, particularly the Premier-League.
- As the 2025 Currie Cup continues, sports betting enthusiasts might find the upcoming Cheetahs vs Sharks XV match an interesting bet, with the Sharks XV showing improved energy in their recent game.
- With Griquas demonstrating offensive strength and clinical execution in their recent games, football fans are eager to see how they will perform against other European-leagues teams, given their current dominance in the rugby scene.
- Quintin Van Jaarsveld, a renowned sportswriter, has observed the struggles of Western Province against Griquas and predicts that they may continue to face challenges in sports betting chapters, as their form against Griquas has been poor for several seasons.
