Springboks Shine as Lions and Cheetahs Clash in Johannesburg and Bulls Meet Sharks in Pretoria for Highly Anticipated Currie Cup Semi-Final Matches

As the Currie Cup heats up, all eyes are on the thrilling semi-finals featuring some intense matchups.

While the high-stakes clash between the Bulls and Sharks, and the fierce showdown between the Lions and Cheetahs promise to be the main attractions, there’s more to watch for in these games, especially with several Springboks involved.

Lions vs. Cheetahs: The Afternoon Showdown

The defending champion Cheetahs are set to face the top-of-the-table Lions in what’s sure to be a riveting game.

This semi-final takes place at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon, kicking off at 14:30.

The game will see three capped Springboks in action—Quan Horn and Ruan Venter representing the Lions, and veteran Oupa Mohoje bringing his experience to the Cheetahs.

Bulls vs. Sharks: The Evening Battle

Later in the day, the Bulls will take on the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, with the match starting at 17:00.

This game promises to be a spectacle with no fewer than 10 Springboks featuring.

Jake White’s Bulls, strengthened by stars like Johan Goosen, Nizaam Carr, and Marcell Coetzee, will square off against a formidable Sharks team, which boasts Test players such as Andre Esterhuizen, Francois Venter, and Jordan Hendrikse.

What If the Semi-Final Ends in a Draw?

In the event of a tie at the end of the 80 minutes, here’s how the winner will be decided:

1. The team with the most points after two periods of extra time, each lasting 10 minutes.
2. If still tied, the team that has scored the most tries during the match (including extra time) will be declared the winner.
3. If there’s still no clear winner, the team with the higher log position at the end of the league phase will take the victory.

So, get ready for a weekend of thrilling rugby action and stay tuned to see who will make it to the Currie Cup final!