Currie Cup: Griquas - FS Cheetahs @ GWK Park, Kimberley (27-08-2011, 14:00 GMT)

[TRF_Ezequiel]

GWK Park, Kimberley (27-08-2011, 14:00 GMT)

It’s the battle for Central South African supremacy at GWK Park in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon when the Toyota Free State Cheetahs take on GWK Griquas.

These two teams are quite close to each other as they form a partnership in the Toyota Cheetahs’ Vodacom Super Rugby franchise. Free State travel to Kimberley on the back of a massive victory over the Pumas, while Griquas lost to the Blue Bulls in Pretoria last weekend.

According to Adriaan Strauss, captain of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, they will not single out certain players that they might know better from playing together in Vodacom Super Rugby.

“If you do that, there is always the danger that some of their other players might surprise you. We’re approaching this game like any other â€" we’d like to go there and win, and I’m sure they would like to get back on the winning track.

“Griquas never need extra motivation when playing at home and we’re mindful of how good they are, even though they lost to the Blue Bulls last week. I’m sure both sides will give their all, and afterwards we’ll be friends again.â€

GWK Griquas vs Toyota Free State Cheetahs
Date: Saturday, 27 August
Kick-off: 15:00
Venue: GWK Park, Kimberley
Referee: Jason Jaftha
Last year in Absa Currie Cup:
• 16 July: Free State Cheetahs won 33-26 in Bloemfontein
• 3 September: Free State Cheetahs won 33-28 in Kimberley

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Griquas: 15. Rudi Vogt, 14. Riaan Viljoen, 13. Jean Stemmet, 12. Barry Geel, 11. Dusty Noble, 10. Earl Rose, 9. Sarel Pretorius, 8. Jonathan Mokuena (Captain), 7. Davon Raubenheimer, 6. Justin Downey, 5. Martin Muller, 4. Hendrik Roodt, 3. Lourens Adriaanse, 2. Ryno Barnes, 1. Ivann Espag
Replacements: 16. Simon Westraadt, 17. Kevin Stevens, 18. Frikkie Spies, 19. Marnus Schoeman, 20. Marnus Hugo, 21. Hanno Coetzee, 22. Wilmaure Louw

Cheetahs: 15. Riaan Smit, 14. Philip Snyman, 13. Robert Ebersohn, 12. Corné Uys, 11. Cameron Jacobs, 10. Sias Ebersohn, 9. Tewis de Bruyn, 8. Ashley Johnson, 7. Pieter Labuschagne, 6. Johan Wessels, 5. Izak van der Westhuizen, 4. Francois (FS) Uys, 3. WP Nel, 2. Adriaan Strauss (Captain), 1. Coenie Oosthuizen
Replacements: 16. Hercu Liebenberg, 17. Marcel Van Der Merwe, 18. Wilhelm Steenkamp, 19. Boom Prinsloo, 20. Piet van Zyl, 21. Johan Goosen, 22. Philip Burger

 

[Seaton]

Can't see past Cheetahs for this one, good to see Wilhem Steenkamp back, hopefully he doesn't get a third season ending injury, in the same season no-less

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

5000 on Griquas by +7

 

[LPsoldier ZA]

5000 on Griquas by +7

I'm ALL IN (435), with Cheetahs by +7!

 

[Seaton]

Griquas back in this game with a great dummy by Riaan Viljoen.

Tewus de Bruyn sold down the river, the Mississipi river that is

And now they lead!!! Jean Stemmet with a the try after a bit of unpenalised crossing by the men in peacock blue

Griquas 23-20, with 6 minutes left.

Griquas hold out and record the win, great stuff.

 

[LPsoldier ZA]

I'm ALL IN (435), with Cheetahs by +7!

bloody hell...so much for that...