Champs Griquas crush Bulls in Kimberley
The Griquas secured a dominant 56-26 victory over the Bulls in the 2026 Currie Cup, led by hat-tricks from Bobby Alexander and Gurswin Wehr. This win marks the defending champions' first success of the current season.
Why it matters
The result is a significant development in the Currie Cup standings, showcasing the Griquas' return to form after an initial loss.
Scrumhalf Bobby Alexander notched a hat-trick in his 50th appearance for Griquas as the defending champions thrashed the Bulls XV for their first win of the 2026 Currie Cup.
Griquas scored eight tries in a 56-26 bonus-point victory at Griqua Park on Saturday, following a disappointing start to the competition for the title-holders last week.
The hosts led 28-19 at half-time, Alexander crossing the whitewash twice in the opening 40 minutes and the flawless George Whitehead kicking 16 points in the match to help power them to glory in Kimberley.
Left winger Gurswin Wehr also grabbed a hat-trick for the Peacock Blues.
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Pieter Bergh’s charges lost their opening round clash to the Stormers XXIII last week, and will host the Cheetahs, who beat the Sharks XV on Friday, in six days’ time.
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