Hits & Misses: On-fire Faf de Klerk and Stormers XXIII shocker
A review of the second round of the Currie Cup, highlighting standout performances by teams like the Griquas and individual players such as Faf de Klerk. The report analyzes match outcomes and tactical shifts in the tournament.
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Offers sports analysis for rugby enthusiasts tracking the performance of South African domestic teams.
OPINION: Round two of the Currie Cup was a blinder of a weekend for some teams, while others will be hoping to produce better performances next weekend.
While Boland Cavaliers and the Cheetahs ran rampant to make it two on the trot, thrashing the Sharks XV and Stormers XXIII, respectively, the Lions and Griquas bounced back from their round-one defeats. The Lions beat the Pumas 52-29 in Johannesburg, while Griquas thumped the Bulls XV 56-26 in Kimberly.
The Bulls and the Pumas remain winless after the first two weeks.
We look at the highs and the lows from the second round of Currie Cup Premier Division action.
Alexander was the star in his 50th game for Griquas in a sparkling team performance by the home team in the Diamond City.
After losing their campaign-opener against the Stormers XXIII, the defending champions returned to winning ways in style in Kimberly.
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