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Davids Scores Four as Lions Rout Boland to Reach Currie Cup Final

Superior depth secured the Lions home advantage for next week’s decider at Ellis Park.

WELLINGTON, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 17: Khwezi Mafu of Sanlam Boland Cavaliers celebrates scoring a try with team mates during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sanlam Boland Cavaliers and Vodacom Bulls at Sanlam Boland Stadium on August 17, 2025 in Wellington, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 06: Angelo Davids of Fidelity ADT Lions celebrates after scoring a try with teammates during the Carling Currie Cup match between Fidelity ADT Lions and Suzuki Griquas at Emirates Airline Park on September 06, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Lions' URC class too much for undecorated Cavaliers

Overview

  • The final will be played at Ellis Park, with the Lions awaiting the winner of Cheetahs vs Griquas in Kimberley.
  • Wing Angelo Davids crossed for four tries, with Chris Smith controlling proceedings and delivering precise cross-kicks for two of the scores.
  • Lions captain PJ Botha departed with a first-half injury, raising a key selection question for the title match.
  • Boland’s defence struggled under pressure, dipping below 50% tackle success before halftime and missing about 30 tackles overall.
  • In their first top-flight season since 2016, Boland went unbeaten at home and coach Hawies Fourie vowed they will return stronger next year.