Currie Cup final goes with the formbook

So No1 plays No 2 at No 1′s home ground. And that’s how it should be as the MTN Golden Lions and The Sharks eased to convincing wins in Johannesburg and Durban respectively.

The Lions were particularly impressive, and the final 29-20 scoreline did not reflect their dominance.

It will take something truly special for The Sharks to deny them next weekend. They were impressive on attack, with two tries to on, but as important their once-porous defence was admirably organised.

With five World Cup Springboks in their starting lineup, WP should have done better, but the sheer will and hunger to succeed pulled the Lions through.

Jaco Taute and Michael Killian with an intercept scored for the home team, while Juan de Jongh crossed for WP after a sustained period of pressure.

In Durban, The Sharks overcame a 13-3 deficit to run out 20-13 victors. Beast Mtawarira and Odwa Ndungane scored tries for the home team, with Hennie Daniller replying for Free State. — Staff Reporter, SportsCentral