JOHANNESBURG – The Currie Cup semi-finals in Durban and Cape Town respectively came to a spectacular conclusion on Saturday. Here are the statistics from the two matches:
At Kings Park, Durban
Sharks 33 Golden Lions 24
HT: 18-3
Scorers
Sharks - Tries: Daniel du Preez, Sibusiso Nkosi (2 each). Conversions: Robert du Preez (2). Penalties: Du Preez (3)
Sharks - Tries: Nic Groom, Courtnall Skosan (2). Conversions: Elton Jantjies (3). Penalty: Jantjies
Dan du Preez of the Cell C Sharks scores a vital try against the Golden Lions at Kings Park. Photo: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
At Newlands, Cape Town
Western Province (holders) 35 Blue Bulls 32 after extra time (full-time: 32-32)
HT: 15-17
Scorers:
Province - Tries: SP Marais, Paul de Wet. Conversions: Marais (2). Penalties: Marais (7)
Bulls - Tries: Ruan Steenkamp, Duncan Matthews, Manie Libbok, Dylan Sage. Conversions: Libbok (3). Penalties: Libbok (2)
Western Province fans celebrate during the 2018 Currie Cup Rugby semifinal match between Western Province and The Bulls at Newlands Stadium. Photo: Chris Ricco/BackpagePix
October 27: The Currie Cup Final in Cape Town
Province v Sharks (1400 GMT)
Leading points scorers:
121: Marais (Province)
72: Reynolds (Lions)
68: Libbok (Bulls)
58: R. du Preez (Sharks), Smith (Pumas)