Overview

• The Lions crushed Griquas 37-7 at Ellis Park after a lengthy lightning delay to secure first place and home advantage.
• The Bulls beat the Cheetahs 35-31 at Loftus, with Marcell Coetzee sent off for a high tackle as momentum shifted late.
• Despite defeat, the Cheetahs clinched a playoff berth through two bonus points capped by Vernon Paulo’s maul try.
• Semifinal fixtures are confirmed: Lions vs Boland at Ellis Park and Griquas vs Cheetahs in Kimberley.
• The Sharks edged the Pumas 19-13 in Durban, ending the Pumas’ hopes as the top four locked in.