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Boland Cavaliers Upset Lions to Join Currie Cup Leaders

Securing a bonus-point win leaves the Cavaliers level on 11 points with the Pumas and Cheetahs ahead of their quest for a semifinal spot.

WELLINGTON, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 10: Donavan Don of the Sanlam Boland Cavaliers scores a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sanlam Boland Cavaliers and Fidelity ADT Lions at Sanlam Boland Stadium on August 10, 2025 in Wellington, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 09: Stefan Coetzee of the Airlink Pumas during the Carling Currie Cup match between Vodacom Bulls and Airlink Pumas at Loftus Versfeld on August 09, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Catherine Kotze/Gallo Images)
VIDEO: Boland makes Currie Cup intent clear

Overview

  • Boland claimed a 29-10 bonus-point victory over the Lions, handing the visitors their first defeat of the season.
  • Donavan Don scored two tries while Xavier Mitchell and replacement flyhalf Juan Mostert also crossed for Boland.
  • Yellow cards for Lunathi Nxele, Nico Steyn and James Tedder punctuated key moments and shifted momentum.
  • Hooker Sidney Tobias was named man of the match after a standout performance in the physical exchanges.
  • The win lifts Boland to 11 points—level with the Pumas and Cheetahs—and sets them up to host the Bulls in Round Four as they pursue a semifinal place.