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Lions Host Griquas in Currie Cup Final at Ellis Park on Saturday

A win would give the Johannesburg side a much-needed springboard for their URC campaign.

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The Lions smashed the Griquas in their league phase match at the same venue five tries to one (score 37–7) a week before the semis. Picture: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images
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Quan Horn captains the Lions in their Currie Cup final against the Griquas. Picture: Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images

Overview

  • Kickoff is scheduled for 15:00 at Ellis Park, with the Fidelity ADT Lions hosting the Suzuki Griquas in the Premier Division decider.
  • Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi confirmed fullback Quan Horn as captain with Asenathi Ntlabakanye as vice-captain, and Ntlabakanye is set to play while he responds to a SAIDS adverse analytical finding.
  • Lions hooker Franco Marais says lifting the trophy would boost confidence and momentum before the team’s upcoming United Rugby Championship fixtures.
  • Griquas pursue their first Currie Cup since 1970, with coach Pieter Bergh urging sustained pressure and bench back Tom Nel expressing belief the side can upset a strong Lions lineup.
  • Last year’s Ellis Park final slipped from the Lions on a late long-range penalty, a lesson club stalwart Willem Alberts says underscores the need for clinical discipline.