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SA Cup Semi-finals Set With Pumas–Cheetahs in Nelspruit, Griquas–Boland in Kimberley

With promotion secured, the semi-finals spotlight home advantage versus contrasting styles.

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The Pumas re the defending champions in the SA Cup, having beaten Griquas in the final last year. Picture: Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images
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Overview

  • The weekend slate starts Friday in Nelspruit with Pumas vs Cheetahs at 6pm, then shifts to Kimberley on Saturday at 1pm for Griquas vs Boland, with both matches live on SuperSport.
  • All four semi-finalists locked in places in the 2026 Currie Cup Premier Division by finishing in the SA Cup top four.
  • The Cheetahs booked their spot by beating previously unbeaten Griquas 32–31, a last‑gasp result that ended the leaders’ streak and eased survival pressure in Bloemfontein.
  • Boland sealed fourth with an 85–29 win over Eastern Province, highlighted by winger Xavier Mitchell scoring seven tries in his 50th appearance.
  • The defending champion Pumas finished second and arrive fresher after late-season rotation, and their clash with the Cheetahs follows a league meeting abandoned for lightning that left no full 2026 head‑to‑head to study.