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Griquas and Pumas Set for Kimberley Rematch in Currie Cup Final

Home advantage gives defending champions a clear edge after a dominant semi while the Pumas arrive off a late penalty that tested their composure.

BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 06: Wian van Niekerk of the Airlink Pumas during the Carling Currie Cup, Premier Division Semi Final match between Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas at Toyota Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images)
KIMBERLEY, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 06: Stefan Coetzee of the Suzuki Griquas during the Carling Currie Cup, Premier Division Semi Final match between Suzuki Griquas and ADT Lions at Suzuki Stadium on September 06, 2026 in Kimberley, South Africa. (Photo: Gallo Images)
NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 21: Lourens Oostuizen of the SuzukiGriquas during the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division match between Airlink Pumas and Suzuki Griquas at Mbombela Stadium on August 21, 2026 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images)
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Overview

  • Griquas secured their place with a 52-12 semifinal rout of the Lions on Sunday, scoring seven tries to underline their attacking threat and championship form.
  • The Pumas reached the final after flyhalf Clinton Swart’s 70th-minute penalty sealed a hard-fought 27-24 win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
  • The Carling Currie Cup final is confirmed for Saturday, 12 September at Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley with kick-off at 15:00.
  • Griquas enter the decider on a six-match winning run and have home advantage, while the Pumas bring recent success at the same venue and a reputation for late-game composure.
  • The matchup renews a local rivalry: the Pumas beat Griquas in the 2022 Currie Cup final and in this season’s SA Cup, so execution in set pieces and accurate goal-kicking will likely decide the outcome.