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Currie Cup Round 3 Lineups: Griquas Debut Van der Merwe, WP Reinstate Mathee, Sharks Start Moyo

This weekend’s selections focus on reinforcing depth by integrating experience with rising talent in a one-round Currie Cup.

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 07: Chris Smith of Blue Bulls tackled by Louw Nel of WP during the Carling Currie Cup, Premier Division match between DHL Western Province and Vodacom Bulls at DHL Stadium on July 07, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 15: Jurie Mathee of the Stormers with the ball during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on February 15, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)
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Overview

  • Round 3 kicks off on Friday, August 8, with Griquas hosting Western Province in Kimberley, followed by Sharks against the Cheetahs in Durban on Saturday.
  • Griquas have promoted flanker Carel van der Merwe to the starting XV in place of Lourens Oosthuizen, who is sidelined by concussion.
  • Western Province have reinstated flyhalf Jurie Mathee after his concussion recovery, making five changes to blend experience with youth.
  • Sharks coach JP Pietersen overhauls his backline by handing Junior Bok flyhalf Vusi Moyo his first Currie Cup start alongside seasoned centres.
  • WP coach Labeeb Levy calls for a unified strategy to ensure competitive game time for players outside URC squads across the season.