2008 Currie Cup Premier Division
The 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division season was contested from 20 June through to 25 October. The Currie Cup is an annual domestic competition for provincial rugby union teams in South Africa.
| 2008 Currie Cup Premier Division | |
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| Champions | Sharks |
| Matches played | 63 |
| Tries scored | 388 (average 6.2 per match) |
| Top point scorer | Morné Steyn, Blue Bulls (192) |
| Top try scorer | Keegan Daniel, Sharks (9) |
The 2007 Champions, the Free State Cheetahs, were denied a place in the final when they were defeated by the Blue Bulls in their semifinal clash in Pretoria on 11 October.
The Sharks ended a 12-year wait for a trophy by winning the Currie Cup Final, against the Blue Bulls in Durban on Saturday 25 October, by 14 – 9. And they did it in style outscoring the Blue Bulls by two tries to nil.
Current standings
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | |||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 450 | 243 | 207 | 57 | 29 | 9 | 57 |
| Blue Bulls | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 482 | 235 | 247 | 61 | 27 | 9 | 53 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 389 | 265 | 124 | 49 | 26 | 6 | 42 |
| Lions | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 430 | 301 | 129 | 55 | 36 | 9 | 41 |
| Western Province | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 385 | 276 | 109 | 45 | 30 | 8 | 40 |
| Griquas | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 315 | 464 | -149 | 40 | 60 | 5 | 19 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 253 | 528 | -275 | 33 | 73 | 4 | 14 |
| Falcons | 14 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 293 | 685 | -392 | 38 | 97 | 6 | 14 |
Updated 6 October 2008:[1]
Points Breakdown
- Four points for a win
- Two points for a draw
- One bonus point for a loss by seven points or less
- One bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match
Table notes
- P = Played
- W = Won
- D = Drawn
- L = Lost
- PF = points for
- PA = Points Against
- PD = Points Difference (PF - PA)
- TF = Tries For
- TA = Tries Against
- BP = Bonus points
- Pts = Total Points
Currie Cup Compulsory Friendlies
Round one
15:30 2008-06-20 |
| Griquas | 16 – 20 | Free State Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Stephan Gerber, Con: Conrad Barnard Pen: Conrad Barnard (3) |
Tries: JW Jonker, Schalk Van der Merwe Con: Jacques-Louis Potgieter (2) Pen: Chris Rossouw (2) |
19:00 2008-06-20 |
| Falcons | 42 – 48 | Boland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Luvo Sogidashe (2), Rouan Cloete, Gerrie Odendaal, Sean Plaatjies, Con: Riaan Smit (4) Pen: Riaan Smit (3) |
Tries: John Daniels (3), Justin Peach, Marnus Hugo, Conrad Burke (cpt) Con: Justin Peach (6) Pen: Justin Peach (2) |
19:10 2008-06-20 |
| Sharks | 28 – 25 | Western Province |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Rory Kockott, Keegan Daniel Con: Pen: Rory Kockott (6) |
Tries: Wylie Human Con: Willem de Waal Pen: Willem de Waal (6) |
15:00 2008-06-21 |
| Lions | 7 – 21 | Blue Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Jano Vermaak Con: Earl Rose Pen: Card: Gerhard Mostert  40' to 50' |
Tries: John Mametsa (3) Con: Pen: Morné Steyn DG: JP Joubert |
Round one summary
- The Free State Cheetahs started the defence of their Currie Cup title with a narrow 20 - 16 win over neighbours Griquas in Kimberley.
- Boland Cavaliers captain Conrad Burke scored a last minute intercept try to secure a 48 - 42 victory over the Falcons in their first round Currie Cup match at Bosman Stadium in Brakpan.
- Scrumhalf Rory Kockott landed a 79th-minute penalty from 40 meters out to secure a nail-biting 28 - 25 Currie Cup victory for Sharks over Western Province in Durban.
- John Mametsa celebrated him 100th game for the Blue Bulls by scoring a Hat-trick to set up a 21 - 7 win for his team against the Lions in their Round One Currie Cup encounter at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg.
Standings after Round 1
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boland Cavaliers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Blue Bulls | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Sharks | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Falcons | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 2 | 2 |
| Western Province | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 1 |
| Griquas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 20 | -4 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 21 | -14 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Round two
19:00 2008-06-27 |
| Sharks | 38 – 13 | Boland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Jacques Botes (2) Riaan Swanepoel, Henno Mentz, Con: Monty Dumond (3) Pen: Rory Kockott (2), Monty Dumond (2) |
Tries: Lionel Cornelius Con: Justin Peach Pen: Justin Peach, Lionel Cornelius Card: Piet van Zyl 58' to 68', Angelo Brinkhuys 66' to 76', |
15:00 2008-06-28 |
| Falcons | 36 – 30 | Griquas |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Riaan Smit, Ernie Kruger, Len Olivier Con: Jacques Schutte (3) Pen: Jacques Schutte (5) |
Tries: Herkie Kruger (cpt), Steph Roberts, Stephan Gerber Con: Conrad Barnard (3) Pen: Conrad Barnard (3) |
15:00 2008-06-28 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 22 – 18 | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Chris Roussouw Con: Chris Roussouw Pen: Chris Roussouw (5) |
Tries: Con: Pen: Earl Rose (6) |
17:05 2008-06-28 |
| Western Province | 26 – 17 | Blue Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Gio Aplon, Gcobani Bobo Con: Willem de Waal (2) Pen: Willem de Waal (4) |
Tries: JP Joubert, Pedrie Wannenburg Con: Morné Steyn (2) Pen: DG: Morné Steyn Card: Hilton Lobberts 68' to 78' |
Round two summary
- Sharks scored their second win in as many matches, beating the Boland Cavaliers 38 - 13 in the Absa Currie Cup match in Durban and go to the top of the standings.
- The Falcons secured their first Currie Cup victory in over a year by beating the Griquas 36 - 30 in Brakpan.
- With a much-improved performance from the Lions in their second round Currie Cup clash against the Free State Cheetahs. It was the home side that held their head to seal a close victory.
- Western Province produced a stirring fightback at the death of their Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls to record a 26 – 17 win over their traditional rivals at Newlands Stadium.
Standings after Round 2
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 38 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 34 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Falcons | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 2 | 6 |
| Western Province | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 51 | 45 | 6 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 5 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 80 | -19 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 1 | 5 |
| Blue Bulls | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Griquas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 46 | 56 | -10 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 2 |
| Lions | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 43 | -18 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 | 1 |
Round three
15:30 2008-07-04 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 9 – 9 | Griquas |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Con: Pen: Justin Peach (2), Lionel Cornelius |
Tries: Con: Pen: Conrad Barnard (3) |
19:10 2008-07-04 |
| Lions | 35 – 23 | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Earl Rose (3), Franco van der Merwe Con: Earl Rose (3) Pen: Earl Rose (3) |
Tries: Dawid Pretorius, Emile Verster, Rouan Cloete Con: Len Olivier Pen: Jacques Schutte, Len Olivier |
15:00 2008-07-05 |
| Western Province | 9 – 3 | Free State Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Con: Pen: Willem de Waal (3) |
Tries: Con: Pen: Chris Rossouw |
17:05 2008-07-05 |
| Blue Bulls | 35 – 14 | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Francois Hougaard, Tiger Mangweni (2), Wynand Olivier Con: Morné Steyn (3) Pen: Morné Steyn (3) |
Tries: Philippus van den Berg Con: Pen: Monty Dumond (3) |
Round three summary
- A handful of spectators witnessed a dreary and dull 9 – 9 draw between Griquas and Boland Cavaliers at a damp and overcast Boland Stadium in Wellington.
- Lions fullback Earl Rose scored 30 points to help his team to a 35 – 23 win over a determined Falcons outfit in their Currie Cup clash at Coca-Cola Park.
- Western Province beat the Free State Cheetahs 9 – 3 in a dull match on a dull day at Newlands Stadium.
- The Blue Bulls have gone top of the Currie Cup standings, after a convincing 35 – 14 win over Sharks at Loftus Versfeld.
Standings after Round 3
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bulls | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 47 | 26 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
| Western Province | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 48 | 12 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 9 |
| Sharks | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 73 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 43 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 89 | -19 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 1 | 7 |
| Lions | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 66 | -6 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 2 | 6 |
| Falcons | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 101 | 113 | -12 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 2 | 6 |
| Griquas | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 55 | 65 | -10 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 4 |
Round Four
19:10 2008-07-11 |
| Sharks | 28 – 10 | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Keegan Daniel, Jacques Botes (2), Skholiwe Ndlovu Con: Monty Dumond Pen: Monty Dumond (2) |
Tries: Gerrit Hendrik Odendaal Con: Len Olivier Pen: Jacques Schutte |
15:00 2008-07-12 |
| Lions | 57 – 17 | Boland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tries:Jaco Pretorius (2), Altenstadt Hulme, Earl Rose, Doppies la Grange, Hendrik van Schalkwyk, Jano Vermaak, Willem Alberts Con: Earl Rose (7) Pen: Earl Rose |
Tries: Dries van Schalkwyk, Elgar Watts Con: Elgar Watts, Lionel Cornelius Pen: Lionel Cornelius |
15:00 2008-07-12 |
| Griquas | 21 – 20 | Western Province |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Gavin Passens, James van der Walt Con: Conrad Barnard Pen: Riaan Viljoen (3) |
Tries: Brok Harris, Francois Louw Con: Willem de Waal (2) Pen: Willem de Waal (2) |
17:05 2008-07-12 |
| Blue Bulls | 31 – 23 | Free State Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Akona Ndungane, Danie Rossouw, Wynand Olivier Con: Morné Steyn (2) Pen: Morné Steyn (4) |
Tries: Hendro Scholtz, Jongi Nokwe Con: Chris Rossouw (2) Pen: Chris Rossouw (3) |
Round four summary
- Sharks went to the top of the Currie Cup standings with a 28-10 win over the Falcons at ABSA Stadium (Kings Park) in Durban, but it required a late surge against very willing opposition for the home side to earn the bonus point.
- Lions achieved their objective against the Boland Cavaliers and collected a full house of five log points from their Currie Cup match at Coca-Cola Park.
- The Griquas secured their first victory in this season's Currie Cup with an upset victory over Western Province in Kimberley.
- The Blue Bulls secured their third win of the Currie Cup season, beating the Free State Cheetahs 31-23 at Loftus Versfeld, but failed to secure a vital bonus point.
Standings after Round 4
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 108 | 83 | 25 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 14 |
| Blue Bulls | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 70 | 34 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| Lions | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 117 | 83 | 34 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 11 |
| Western Province | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 80 | 69 | 11 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 2 | 10 |
| Cheetahs | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 74 | -6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Griquas | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 76 | 85 | -9 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 1 | 7 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 87 | 146 | -59 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 1 | 7 |
| Falcons | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 111 | 141 | -30 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 2 | 6 |
Round Five
19:10 2008-07-18 |
| Falcons | 38 – 32 | Western Province |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Dawid Pretorius, Len Olivier, Nicky Kritzinger, Rouan Cloete, Ryno Barnes Con: Len Olivier (5) Pen: Jeffrey Perkins Card: Johan Swartz  49' |
Tries: Adriaan Fondse (2), Brok Harris, Wylie Human Con: Willem de Waal (3) Pen: Willem de Waal (2) Card:Ross Skeate 33' to 43', Francois Louw 65' to 75' |
15:00 2008-07-19 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 10 – 26 | Blue Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Renfred Dazel Con: Justin Peach Pen: Justin Peach Card:Henley du Plessis 57' to 67' |
Tries: Akona Ndungane, Marius Delport, Morné Steyn, Wynand Olivier Con: Morné Steyn (3) Pen: Card:Bandise Maku 79' to 80' |
15:00 2008-07-19 |
| Griquas | 32 – 36 | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Tries:Bjorn Basson, Egon Seconds, MJ Mentz, Rohan Kitshoff, Sarel Pretorius, Wayne van Heerden Con: Wietz Botes Pen: |
Tries: Willie Wepener (2), Louis Ludik (2), Doppies la Grange Con: Earl Rose (4) Pen: Earl Rose (1) |
17:05 2008-07-12 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 31 – 9 | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Schalk van der Merwe, Fabian Juries, Eddie Fredericks, Bevin Fortuin Con: Chris Rossouw (4) Pen: Chris Rossouw |
Tries: Con: Pen: Frederic Michalak, Monty Dumond (2) |
Round Five Summary
- The Falcons, reduced to 14 men for the last 30 minutes of the match, handed Western Province their second Currie Cup defeat when they edged the Cape Town side 38 – 32 in an enthralling encounter in Brakpan.
- It wasn’t the prettiest game of rugby, but the Blue Bulls moved to the top of the Currie Cup standings with a 26 – 10 win over the Boland Cavaliers in Wellington.
- The Lions continued their resurgent form when they hung on for a 36 – 32 Currie Cup win over a determined Griquas team in an 11 – try thriller in Kimberley.
- The Free State Cheetahs bounced back into play-off contention when they smashed the sloppy Sharks team 31 – 9 in their Currie Cup round five match in Bloemfontein.
Standings after Round 5
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bulls | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 130 | 80 | 50 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Lions | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 153 | 115 | 38 | 18 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 99 | 83 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 14 |
| Sharks | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 117 | 114 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| Western Province | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 112 | 107 | 5 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 4 | 12 |
| Falcons | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 149 | 173 | -24 | 17 | 21 | -4 | 3 | 11 |
| Griquas | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 108 | 121 | -13 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 97 | 172 | -75 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 1 | 7 |
Round Six
19:10 2008-07-25 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 55 – 14 | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Heinrich Brüssow, Jongi Nokwe, Kabamba Floors (2), Robert Ebersohn (2), Wilton Pietersen (2) Con: Bevin Fortuin (3), Tewis de Bruyn (3) Pen: Chris Rossouw |
Tries: Johan Jackson Con: Riaan Smit, Len Olivier Pen: |
15:00 2008-07-26 |
| Western Province | 50 – 10 | Boland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: AJ Venter, Deon Fourie, Dylan des Fountain, Gcobani Bobo, Joe Pietersen, Ross Skeate, Wylie Human Con: Peter Grant (6) Pen: Peter Grant |
Tries: Andries van Schalkwyk Con: Stefan Basson Pen: Justin Peach |
17:05 2008-07-26 |
| Sharks | 16 – 11 | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Keegan Daniel Con: Ruan Pienaar Pen: Ruan Pienaar (3) |
Tries: Willem Alberts Con: Pen: Earl Rose (2) |
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Round Six Summary
- The defending Currie Cup champions, the Free State Cheetahs, proved to be too quick and powerful for the Falcons as they raced a 55 – 14 win in the Round Six match in Bloemfontein.
- Western Province have redeemed the wobbly away leg of their Currie Cup campaign, with an emphatic 50 – 10 drubbing over their Cape counterparts Boland Cavaliers at Newlands.
- The Sharks squeezed home a late 16 – 11 Currie Cup victory over the Lions in Durban, sealing a hard – fought encounter that saw a plethora of missed opportunities from both sides.
- The Blue Bulls and Griquas match was postponed till 15 August 2008.
Standings after Round 6
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free State Cheetahs | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 154 | 97 | 57 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 19 |
| Blue Bulls | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 130 | 80 | 50 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 18 |
| Sharks | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 133 | 125 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| Western Province | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 162 | 117 | 45 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 17 |
| Lions | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 164 | 131 | 33 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
| Falcons | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 163 | 228 | -65 | 19 | 29 | -10 | 3 | 11 |
| Griquas | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 108 | 121 | -13 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 107 | 222 | -115 | 11 | 28 | -17 | 1 | 7 |
Round Seven
19:10 2008-08-01 |
| Falcons | 7 – 50 | Blue Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Riaan Smit Con: Riaan Smit Pen: Card:Warren Perkins 49' to 59' |
Tries: Wikus van Heerden (3), Werner Kruger, Rocco Jansen, Pedrie Wannenburg Con: Burton Francis, Morné Steyn (3) Pen: Morné Steyn (4) Card:Francois Hougaard 62' to 72' |
15:00 2008-08-02 |
| Griquas | 15 – 44 | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Sarel Pretorius, Bjorn Basson Con: Conrad Barnard Pen: Conrad Barnard |
Tries: Chris Jordaan (2), Jacques Botes (2), Deon Carstens, Riaan Swanepoel, Waylon Murray Con: Monty Dumond (3) Pen: Stefan Terblanche |
15:00 2008-08-02 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 10 – 15 | Free State Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Danwel Demas Con: Justin Peach Pen: Justin Peach |
Tries: Conrad Strauss, Fabian Juries Con: Chris Rossouw Pen: Chris Rossouw |
17:05 2008-08-02 |
| Lions | 27 – 13 | Western Province |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Franco van der Merwe, Doppies la Grange, Jano Vermaak Con: Earl Rose (3) Pen: Earl Rose (2) Card:Dewald Senekal 12' to 22' |
Tries: Nick Köster Con: Willem de Waal Pen: Willem de Waal (2) |
Round Seven Summary
- The Blue Bulls raced back to the top of the Absa Currie Cup standings with an emphatic 50 – 7 win over a game, but hopelessly outclassed, Falcons team in Brakpan.
- Sharks brought Griquas down to earth, literally, with a bang, when they scored an emphatic 44 – 15 Absa Currie Cup win in Kimberley.
- The defending champions Free State Cheetahs managed to stay in the top two on the Currie Cup standings, thanks to a fortuitous 15 – 10 Absa Currie Cup victory over a spirited Boland Cavaliers outfit in Wellington.
- The Lions edged back into the top four on the Absa Currie Cup standings with a deserved 27 – 13 win over Western Province in Johannesburg.
Standings after Round 7
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bulls | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 87 | 93 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 23 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 169 | 107 | 62 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 23 |
| Sharks | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 177 | 140 | 37 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 23 |
| Lions | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 191 | 144 | 47 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 21 |
| Western Province | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 175 | 144 | 31 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 17 |
| Falcons | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 170 | 278 | -108 | 20 | 35 | -15 | 3 | 11 |
| Griquas | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 123 | 165 | -42 | 14 | 19 | -5 | 3 | 9 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 117 | 237 | -120 | 12 | 30 | -18 | 2 | 8 |
Round Eight
16:00 2008-08-08 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 31 – 29 | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Marnus Hugo, Danwel Demas, (2) Jean Botha, Neil Papier Con: Isma-eel Dollie, Justin Peach (2) Pen: |
Tries: Dawid Pretorius, Rassie Jansen van Vuuren, Jan Kruger (2), Reg Muller Con: Jeffrey Perkins (2) Pen: |
18:00 2008-08-08 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 22 – 3 | Griquas |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Fabian Juries, Hendro Scholtz, Phillip van der Merwe Con: Chris Rossouw, Tewis de Bruyn Pen: Chris Rossouw Card:Gavin Passens 24' to 34', Cobus Calldo 60' to 70' |
Tries: Con: Pen: Conrad Barnard Card:Cilliers Coetzer 11' to 21', Wayne van Heerden 60' to 70' |
19:10 2008-08-08 |
| Western Province | 10 – 32 | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Nick Köster Con: Joe Pietersen Pen: Joe Pietersen |
Tries: Frederic Michalak, Albert van den Berg, Skipper Badenhorst, Stefan Terblanche Con: Ruan Pienaar (3) Pen: Ruan Pienaar DG: Frederic Michalak |
19:10 2008-08-08 |
| Blue Bulls | 27 – 30 | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Burton Francis, Pedrie Wannenburg, Zane Kirchner Con: Morné Steyn (3) Pen: Morné Steyn (2) |
Tries: Franco van der Merwe, Willie Wepener (2), Jaco Pretorius Con: Earl Rose (2) Pen: Earl Rose (2) |
Round Eight Summary
- The Boland Cavaliers scored a nail-biting 31 – 29 win over Falcons in a Currie Cup match at Boland Stadium in Wellington, after trailing 7 – 19 at the interval.
- The defending champion Free State Cheetahs showed superior form in finishing off neighbours Griquas and cement their place in the top two on the Absa Currie Cup standings with convincing 22 – 3 win in Bloemfontein.
- Sharks moved back to the top of the Absa Currie Cup standings with an emphatic 32 – 10 win over a hapless Western Province outfit in their Round Eight match at Newlands.
- The Lions, after an early season wobble, have hit some impressive mid-season form and moved further up the Absa Currie Cup standings with an impressive 30 – 27 bonus-point win over the Blue Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
Standings after Round 8
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 209 | 150 | 59 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 28 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 191 | 110 | 81 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 27 |
| Lions | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 221 | 171 | 50 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 26 |
| Blue Bulls | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 207 | 117 | 90 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 23 |
| Western Province | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 185 | 176 | 9 | 18 | 19 | -1 | 5 | 17 |
| Falcons | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 199 | 309 | -110 | 25 | 40 | -15 | 5 | 13 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 148 | 266 | -118 | 17 | 35 | -18 | 3 | 13 |
| Griquas | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 126 | 187 | -61 | 17 | 19 | -2 | 3 | 9 |
Round Six Bye
19:10 2008-08-15 |
| Blue Bulls | 41 – 12 | Griquas |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Dewald Potgieter, Deon Stegmann, Gurthro Steenkamp, Tiger Mangweni Con: Morné Steyn (3) Pen: Morné Steyn (5) |
Tries: MJ Mentz, Wietz Botes Con: Riaan Viljoen Pen: |
Round Six Bye Summary
- The Blue Bulls are back at No. 1 on the Currie Cup standings after they recorded an emphatic 41 – 12 win over the Griquas in the Round Six catch-up match at Loftus Versfeld.
Standings after Round 6 Bye
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bulls | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 248 | 129 | 119 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 28 |
| Sharks | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 209 | 150 | 59 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 28 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 191 | 110 | 81 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 27 |
| Lions | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 221 | 171 | 50 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 26 |
| Western Province | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 185 | 176 | 9 | 18 | 19 | -1 | 5 | 17 |
| Falcons | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 199 | 309 | -110 | 25 | 40 | -15 | 5 | 13 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 148 | 266 | -118 | 17 | 35 | -18 | 3 | 13 |
| Griquas | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 138 | 228 | -90 | 19 | 23 | -4 | 3 | 9 |
Round Nine
19:10 2008-08-22 |
| Lions | 28 – 38 | Free State Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Earl Rose, Rayno Benjamin (2) Con: Earl Rose (2) Pen: Earl Rose (2) DG: Earl Rose Card: Jano Vermaak 30' to 40' |
Tries: David de Villiers, Hendro Scholtz, Jacobus Jonker, Neil Powell Con: Chris Rossouw (2), Tewis de Bruyn Pen: Chris Rossouw (4) |
15:00 2008-08-23 |
| Griquas | 59 – 19 | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Albertus Buckle, Bjorn Basson, Hans van Dyk, MJ Mentz (3), Rohan Kitshoff, Sarel Pretorius Con: Conrad Barnard (5) Pen: Conrad Barnard (3) |
Tries: Jody Jenneker, Hanno Coetzee, Nicky Kritzinger Con: Petrus van Rooyen Pen: |
16:00 2008-08-29 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 7 – 41 | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Alvin Hugo Con: Justin Peach Pen: |
Tries: Brad Barritt, Chris Jordaan, Keegan Daniel, Jacques Botes, Waylon Murray (2) Con: Frederic Michalak (3), Rory Kockott Pen: Frederic Michalak |
19:10 2008-08-29 |
| Blue Bulls | 37 – 6 | Western Province |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Sello Mametsa, Tiger Mangweni, Werner Kruger, Wikus van Heerden Con: Morné Steyn (4) Pen: Morné Steyn |
Tries: Con: Pen: Joe Pietersen (2) |
Round Nine Summary
- The Free State Cheetahs raced back to the top of the Currie Cup standings with a comfortable 38 – 28 win over the Lions In their Round Nine match in Johannesburg.
- A flurry of tries, including a hat-trick from wing MJ Mentz, saw the Griquas put on their performance of the season against the Falcons, to win 59 – 19 in the Currie Cup clash in Kimberley.
- Sharks ran in six tries to secure a coveted bonus point, in the convincing 41 – 7 Currie Cup victory over the Boland Cavaliers, despite a saturated pitch at Boland Stadium.
- A late Tiger Mangweni try gave the Blue Bulls a bonus-point 37 – 6 victory over Western Province in Pretoria, putting the hosts back on top of the Currie Cup standings after the Free State Cheetahs were on top of the standings for a week.
Standings after Round 9
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bulls | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 285 | 135 | 150 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 5 | 33 |
| Sharks | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 250 | 157 | 93 | 29 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 33 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 229 | 138 | 91 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 32 |
| Lions | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 249 | 209 | 40 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 26 |
| Western Province | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 191 | 213 | -22 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 5 | 17 |
| Griquas | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 197 | 247 | -50 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
| Falcons | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 218 | 367 | -149 | 28 | 48 | -20 | 5 | 13 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 155 | 307 | -152 | 18 | 41 | -23 | 3 | 13 |
Round Ten
19:10 2008-09-05 |
| Falcons | 14 – 83 | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Dawid Pretorius, Gavin Whittingham Con: Petrus van Rooyen (2) Pen: |
Tries: Anton van Zyl, Ethienne Reynecke (2), Doppies la Grange (2), Hendrik van Schalkwyk (2), Jaco Pretorius, Lukhanyo Nontshinga, Michael Killian (2), Rayno Benjamin (2) Con: Earl Rose (6), Louis Strydom (3) Pen: Card: Jaco van Schalkwyk 63' |
15:00 2008-09-06 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 17 – 35 | Western Province |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Fabian Juries, Wilton Pietersen Con: Herman Bosman (2) Pen: Herman Bosman |
Tries: Andries Bekker, Ricky Januarie, Jean de Villiers (cpt), Joe Pietersen Con: Peter Grant (3) Pen: Peter Grant (3) Card:Schalk Burger 29'  70' |
17:00 2008-09-06 |
| Griquas | 48 – 22 | Boland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Bjorn Basson (3), Heinrich Stride, MJ Mentz (2), Wietz Tobias Botes Con: Conrad Barnard (5) Pen: Conrad Barnard |
Tries: Renfred Dazel, Willem van Zyl, W. P. Nel Con: Justin Peach(2) Pen: Justin Peach |
17:05 2008-09-06 |
| Sharks | 34 – 25 | Blue Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: JP Pietersen, Keegan Daniel, Odwa Ndungane, Stefan Terblanche Con: Ruan Pienaar (4) Pen: Ruan Pienaar (2) |
Tries: Marius Delport, Victor Matfield, Wynand Olivier (2) Con: Morné Steyn Pen: Morné Steyn |
Round Ten Summary
- The Lions produced a polished Currie Cup performance to obliterate the sruggling Falcons, courtesy of an 83 – 14 thumping at Bosman Stadium in Brakpan.
- Western Province managed to keep their slim hopes of a Currie Cup semifinal alive after a convincing 35 – 17 victory over the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
- Wing Bjorn Basson made a star turn for his province at the Griquas swept the challenge of the Boland Cavaliers aside with a 48 – 22 Currie Cup win at ABSA Park in Kimberley.
- Sharks have moved into top spot on the Currie Cup log standings after disposing of the Blue Bulls courtesy of a 34 – 25 win at ABSA Stadium (Kings Park) in Durban.
Standings after Round 10
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 284 | 182 | 102 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 38 |
| Blue Bulls | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 310 | 169 | 141 | 37 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 34 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 246 | 173 | 73 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 32 |
| Lions | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 332 | 223 | 109 | 42 | 26 | 16 | 7 | 31 |
| Western Province | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 226 | 230 | -4 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 6 | 22 |
| Griquas | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 245 | 269 | -24 | 33 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 177 | 355 | -178 | 21 | 47 | -26 | 3 | 13 |
| Falcons | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 232 | 450 | -218 | 30 | 61 | -31 | 5 | 13 |
Round Eleven
19:10 2008-09-12 |
| Blue Bulls | 69 – 19 | Boland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Akona Ndungane, Burton Francis, Gurthro Steenkamp, Wilhelm Steenkamp (2), Marius Delport, Morné Steyn, Sello Mametsa (2), Tiger Mangweni, Wayne Julies Con: Burton Francis, Morné Steyn (5), Zane Kirchner Pen: |
Tries: Elgar Watts, Johannes van Niekerk, Lionel Cornelius Con: Lionel Cornelius (2) Pen: |
15:00 2008-09-13 |
| Western Province | 92 – 15 | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Andries Bekker (5), Jean de Villiers, Bolla Conradie, Luke Watson, Nick Köster, Schalk Brits, Sireli Naqelevuki (2), Tonderai Chavhanga (2) Con: Joe Pietersen (2), Peter Grant (9) Pen: |
Tries: Jan Kruger (2) Con: Petrus van Rooyen Pen: Petrus van Rooyen |
17:00 2008-09-13 |
| Lions | 41 – 20 | Griquas |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Doppies la Grange, Michael Killian (3), Cobus Grobbelaar, Ross Geldenhuys Con: Earl Rose (3), Louis Strydom Pen: Earl Rose |
Tries: Hans van Dyk, Jacques Lombaard Con: Conrad Barnard (2) Pen: Conrad Barnard (2) |
17:05 2008-09-13 |
| Sharks | 22 – 10 | Free State Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Keegan Daniel, Pieter Carstens, Steven Sykes Con: Ruan Pienaar (2) Pen: Francois Steyn |
Tries: Juan Smith Con: Tewis de Bruyn Pen: Tewis de Bruyn |
Round Eleven Summary
- The Blue Bulls scored 11 tries in an effortless 69 – 19 trampling over a vulnerable Boland Cavaliers outfit, in their Currie Cup fixture at Loftus Versfeld.
- It was a leisurely Saturday stroll for Western Province, running in 14 tries over a hapless Falcons outfit to a massive 92 – 15 win, and closing the gap further on the final four in the Currie Cup log.
- The Lions scored six tries to the Griquas two in a valuable 41 – 20 victory in Johannesburg, seeing them pip past the Free State Cheetahs into third place on the Currie Cup standings.
- Sharks regained their position on the top of the Currie Cup table after a physical 22 – 10 victory over the defending champion Free State Cheetahs in Durban.
Standings after Round 11
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | ||||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 306 | 192 | 114 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 42 |
| Blue Bulls | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 379 | 188 | 191 | 48 | 27 | 21 | 7 | 39 |
| Lions | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 373 | 243 | 130 | 48 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 36 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 256 | 195 | 61 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 32 |
| Western Province | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 316 | 245 | 71 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 27 |
| Griquas | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 263 | 310 | -47 | 32 | 38 | -6 | 5 | 19 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 196 | 424 | -228 | 24 | 58 | -34 | 3 | 13 |
| Falcons | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 247 | 539 | -292 | 32 | 75 | -43 | 5 | 13 |
Round Twelve
19:10 2008-09-19 |
| Western Province | 30 – 18 | Griquas |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Ricky Januarie, Jean de Villiers, Francois Louw, Tonderai Chavhanga Con: Peter Grant (2) Pen: Peter Grant (2) |
Tries: Gareth Krause, Penalty try Con: Conrad Barnard Pen: Conrad Barnard (2) Card: Stefan Gerber 45' to 55' |
15:00 2008-09-20 |
| Falcons | 19 – 44 | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Franco Booysen, Johan Jackson, Hanno Coetzee Con: Jeffrey Perkins (2) Pen: Card: Francois Steyn 22' to 32' |
Tries: Jan du Plessis, JP Pietersen, Pat Cilliers, Albert van den Berg, Ryan Kankowski, Waylon Murray (2) Con: Ruan Pienaar (3) Pen: Ruan Pienaar Card: Dewald Coetzee 36' to 46', Wouter Moore 45' to 55' |
15:00 2008-09-20 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 10 – 31 | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: David Hendricks, Elgar Watts Con: Pen: |
Tries: Derick Minnie, Jaco Pretorius, Lukhanyo Nontshinga, Michael Killian Con: Earl Rose (4) Pen: Earl Rose |
17:05 2008-09-20 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 5 – 23 | Blue Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Robert Ebersohn Con: Pen: |
Tries: Bryan Habana, Marius Delport Con: Morné Steyn(2) Pen: Morné Steyn (3) |
Round Twelve Summary
- Western Province have managed to overtake the Free State Cheetahs into fourth spot, and a semifinal place, on the Currie Cup standings after securing a bonus-point 30 – 18 win over Griquas at Newlands.
- Sharks consolidated their position at the top of the Currie Cup standings with a solid, if unspectacular 44 – 19 win over a brave Falcons outfit at Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park.
- The Lions managed to secure a much-needed bonus-point try in the final throes of their Currie Cup match against Boland Cavaliers.
- The Free State Cheetahs have dropped out of the Currie Cup play-off positions after a nervy performance against the Blue Bulls who condemned them to a 5 – 23 defeat at Park in Bloemfontein.
Standings after Round 12
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | |||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 350 | 211 | 139 | 43 | 24 | 7 | 47 |
| Blue Bulls | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 402 | 193 | 209 | 50 | 22 | 8 | 44 |
| Lions | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 404 | 253 | 151 | 52 | 30 | 9 | 41 |
| Western Province | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 348 | 263 | 85 | 40 | 29 | 8 | 32 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 261 | 218 | 43 | 30 | 19 | 4 | 32 |
| Griquas | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 281 | 340 | -59 | 34 | 42 | 5 | 19 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 206 | 455 | -249 | 26 | 62 | 3 | 13 |
| Falcons | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 266 | 585 | -319 | 35 | 82 | 5 | 13 |
Round Thirteen
15:30 2008-09-26 |
| Griquas | 22 – 58 | Blue Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Conrad Barnard, MJ Mentz, Sarel Pretorius Con: Conrad Barnard (2) Pen: Conrad Barnard |
Tries: Akona Ndungane, Bryan Habana, Derick Kuün (3), Fourie Du Preez, Tiger Mangweni, Wynand Olivier Con: Burton Francis (2), Morné Steyn (4) Pen: Morné Steyn (2) |
19:10 2008-09-26 |
| Falcons | 7 – 78 | Free State Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Ryno Barnes Con: Jeffrey Perkins Pen: Card: Gert Lubbe 19' to 29', Jeffrey Perkins 56' to 66' |
Tries: Penalty try, Duane Vermeulen, Heinrich Brüssow, Jacobus Jonker (2), Louis Potgieter, Jongi Nokwe (3), Kabamba Floors, Tewis de Bruyn (2) Con: Louis Potgieter, Tewis de Bruyn Pen: |
15:00 2008-09-27 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 7 – 23 | Western Province |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Danwel Demas Con: Justin Peach Pen: Card: Deon Scholtz 54' to 64' |
Tries: Luke Watson, Sireli Naqelevuki (2) Con: Morgan Newman Pen: Peter Grant (2) |
17:05 2008-09-27 |
| Lions | 20 – 34 | Sharks |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Ernst Joubert, Hendrik van der Merwe, Lukhanyo Nontshinga Con: Louis Strydom Pen: Earl Rose |
Tries: Jean Deysel, JP Pietersen (2), Deon Carstens Con: Ruan Pienaar (4) Pen: Ruan Pienaar (2) |
Round Thirteen Summary
- The Blue Bulls have pipped Sharks once again and are back on top of the Currie Cup standings, thanks to a 58 – 22 haul over the Griquas in Kimberley.
- The Free State Cheetahs are back in the semifinal hunt, having leapfrogged the Western Province into fourth place after a bludgeoning 78 – 7 Currie Cup victory over the Falcons in Barkpan.
- Western Province failed to secure a vital bonus point in their 23 – 7 Currie Cup victory over the Boland Cavaliers in Wellington, leaving their semifinal hopes in dire straits.
- The Western Province vs Boland Cavaliers match was moved to Newlands on Friday 26 September due to the heavy rain during the week in the Western Cape that caused flooding at the Boland Stadium, but the Free State Cheetahs complained that they had to play the Boland Cavaliers on 2 August in Wellington. Due to this referee Christie du Preez had to make a decision if it was fit to play at the Boland Stadium, Inspection to field took place on Saturday morning and it was rendered that the Boland Stadium was fine for the crucial match.
- Sharks have officially secured a home semifinal thanks to an emphatic 34 – 20 bonus point victory over the Lions, in their Currie Cup clash in Johannesburg.
Standings after Round 13
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | |||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 384 | 231 | 153 | 47 | 27 | 8 | 52 |
| Blue Bulls | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 460 | 215 | 245 | 58 | 25 | 9 | 49 |
| Lions | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 424 | 287 | 137 | 55 | 34 | 9 | 41 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 339 | 225 | 114 | 42 | 20 | 5 | 37 |
| Western Province | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 371 | 270 | 101 | 43 | 30 | 8 | 36 |
| Griquas | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 303 | 398 | -95 | 37 | 50 | 5 | 19 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 213 | 478 | -265 | 27 | 65 | 3 | 13 |
| Falcons | 13 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 273 | 663 | -390 | 36 | 94 | 5 | 13 |
Round Fourteen
19:10 2008-10-03 |
| Blue Bulls | 22 – 20 | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Jaco Engels, Stephan Dippenaar, Zane Kirchner Con: Burton Francis (2) Pen: Burton Francis |
Tries: Franco Booysen, Poerie van Rooyen Con: Jeffrey Perkins (2) Pen: Jeffrey Perkins (2) Card: Wouter Moore 30' to 40' |
15:00 2008-10-04 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 50 – 40 | Boland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Heinrich Brüssow, Jongi Nokwe, Juan Smith (2), Nico Breedt, Schalk van der Merwe, Tewis de Bruyn Con: Jacques-Louis Potgieter (5), Tewis de Bruyn Pen: Jacques-Louis Potgieter |
Tries: Deon Scholtz, Elgar Watts, Josh Strauss, Willem van Zyl Con: Elgar Watts, Justin Peach (4) Pen: Card: David Hendricks 35' to 45', Angelo Brinkhuys 40' to 50' |
15:00 2008-10-04 |
| Sharks | 66 – 12 | Griquas |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Albert van den Berg, Francois Steyn, Jacques Botes, John Smit, JP Pietersen (2), Keegan Daniel (3), Odwa Ndungane Con: Adrian Jacobs, Brad Barritt, Odwa Ndungane, Ruan Pienaar (5) Pen: Card: Brad Barritt 67' to 77' |
Tries: Naas Olivier, Sarel Pretorius Con: Riaan Viljoen Pen: |
17:05 2008-10-04 |
| Western Province | 14 – 6 | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Jean de Villiers, Luke Watson Con: Joe Pietersen, Peter Grant Pen: |
Tries: Con: Pen: Earl Rose (2) Card: Doppies la Grange 39' to 49' |
Round Fourteen Summary
- The Blue Bulls were very nearly left red-faced in front of the Loftus Versfeld faithful as they scraped an unconvincing 22 - 20 Currie Cup win over the Falcons
- The Free State Cheetahs did enough to secure their passage to the Currie Cup semifinals courtesy of a high-scoring 50 - 40 victory over the Boland Cavaliers in Bloemfontein.
- Sharks confirmed their status and favourites for this year's Currie Cup when they continued their dominant form with a 66 - 12 win over the Griquas in Durban.
- Western Province 14 - 6 Lions
Standings after Round 14
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Div | |||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 450 | 243 | 207 | 57 | 29 | 9 | 57 |
| Blue Bulls | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 482 | 235 | 247 | 61 | 27 | 9 | 53 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 389 | 265 | 124 | 49 | 26 | 6 | 42 |
| Lions | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 430 | 301 | 129 | 55 | 36 | 9 | 41 |
| Western Province | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 385 | 276 | 109 | 45 | 30 | 8 | 40 |
| Griquas | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 315 | 464 | -149 | 40 | 60 | 5 | 19 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 253 | 528 | -275 | 33 | 73 | 4 | 14 |
| Falcons | 14 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 293 | 685 | -392 | 38 | 97 | 6 | 14 |
Knock Out Stage
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| 2008-10-11 - ABSA Stadium (Kings Park), Durban | ||||||
| Sharks | 29 | |||||
| 2008-10-25 - ABSA Stadium (Kings Park), Durban | ||||||
| Lions | 14 | |||||
| Sharks | 14 | |||||
| 2008-10-11 - Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | ||||||
| Blue Bulls | 9 | |||||
| Blue Bulls | 31 | |||||
| Free State Cheetahs | 19 | |||||
Semi finals
14:30 2008-10-11 |
| Sharks | 29 – 14 | Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Frédéric Michalak, Ryan Kankowski Con: Ruan Pienaar (2) Pen: François Steyn, Ruan Pienaar (4) |
Tries: Doppies la Grange, Jaque Fourie Con: Chris Jonck, Earl Rose Pen: |
17:00 2008-10-11 |
| Blue Bulls | 31 – 19 | Free State Cheetahs |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Bryan Habana, John Mametsa, Victor Matfield Con: Morné Steyn (2) Pen: Morné Steyn (3) DG: Morné Steyn |
Tries: Jongi Nokwe Con: Jacques-Louis Potgieter Pen: Jacques-Louis Potgieter (4) |
Semi Final Summary
- Sharks will host the Currie Cup Final in Durban on 25 October, after the men in black and white eased past a very ordinary Lions team – winning their semifinal 29 – 14.
- Blue Bulls 31 – 19 Free State Cheetahs.
Final
16:30 2008-10-25 |
| Sharks | 14 – 9 | Blue Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Francois Steyn, Ruan Pienaar Con: Frederic Michalak, Ruan Pienaar Pen: |
Tries: Con: Pen: Morné Steyn (2) DG: Morné Steyn |
| 2008 Absa Currie Cup Premier Division Champions  |
| Sharks |
| 5th title |
Final Summary
- The Sharks ended a 12-year wait for a trophy by winning the Currie Cup Final, against the Blue Bulls in Durban on Saturday 25 October, by 14 – 9. And they did it in style outscoring the Blue Bulls by two tries to nil.
Promotion/Relegation Matches
Round 1
16:30 2008-10-18 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 54 – 15 | Griffons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Danwel Demas, Deon Scholtz, Elgar Watts (4), Lionel Cornelius, Piet van Zyl Con: Elgar Watts, Justin Peach (6) Pen: |
Tries: Jacko Jackson, Sarel Louw Con: Jandré Blom Pen: Jandré Blom |
19:00 2008-10-18 |
| Falcons | 24 – 29 | Platinum Leopards |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Dewald Coetzee, Hanno Coetzee, Petrus van Rooyen Con: Jeffrey Perkins, Petrus van Rooyen (2) Pen: Jeffrey Perkins |
Tries: Jan Van Zyl, Willem Bouwer Con: Clayton Durand (2) Pen: Clayton Durand (5) |
Round 2
16:00 2008-10-24 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 42 – 50 | Griffons |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Angelo Brinkhuys, Bradley Mockford, Deon Scholtz (2), Dewey Swartbooi, Zolani Mofu Con: Justin Peach (5), Lionel Cornelius Pen: |
Tries: Andries Kruger, Darryl Coeries, Hugo Kleynhans, Jacko Jackson, Jandré Blom, Jaun de Wit, Ockie van Zyl Con: Jandré Blom (2), Kennedy Tsimba (4) Pen: DG: Jandré Blom |
18:00 2008-10-24 |
| Falcons | 19 – 27 | Platinum Leopards |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Petrus van Rooyen Con: Petrus van Rooyen Pen: Petrus van Rooyen |
Tries: Jan Van Zyl, Vuyo Zangqa Con: Diederik Botha Pen: Clayton Durand (3), Diederik Botha (2) |
Promotion/Relegation Table
| Promotion/Relegation | |||||||||||
| Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Leopards | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 65 | 31 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 6 |
| Griffons | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 96 | -31 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 5 |
| Falcons | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results
- Boland Cavaliers manage to stay in the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division.
- Platinum Leopards are promoted to the Absa Currie Cup Premier Division.
- The Griffons just lost out to the Boland Cavaliers to remain in the First Division.
- The Falcons are relegated to the Absa Currie Cup First Division after losing both their matches against the Platinum Leopards.
Statistics
Top five point scorers
| Name | Team | Tries | Conversions | Penalties | Drop goals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morné Steyn | Blue Bulls | 2 | 37 | 33 | 3 | 192 |
| Earl Rose | Lions | 5 | 36 | 24 | 1 | 172 |
| Conrad Barnard | Griquas | 1 | 20 | 19 | 0 | 102 |
| Ruan Pienaar | Sharks | 1 | 25 | 13 | 0 | 87 |
| Chris Rossouw | Free State Cheetahs | 1 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 84 |
Top five try scorers
| Name | Team | Tries |
|---|---|---|
| Keegan Daniel | Sharks | 9 |
| MJ Mentz | Griquas | 8 |
| Jacques Botes | Sharks | 8 |
| John Mametsa | Blue Bulls | 7 |
| Jongi Nokwe | Free State Cheetahs | 7 |
Disciplinary records by team
| Team | Red Cards |
Yellow Cards |
Total Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 1 | 10 | 11 |
| Boland Cavaliers | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Blue Bulls | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Griquas | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Western Province | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Lions | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Sharks | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Free State Cheetahs | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Top five disciplinary records by player
| Name | Team | Red Cards |
Yellow Cards |
Total Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannes Swartz | Falcons | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaco van Schalkwyk | Lions | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Plaatjies | Falcons | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Angelo Brinkhuys | Boland Cavaliers | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Stefan Basson | Boland Cavaliers | 0 | 1 | 1 |
References
- "Currie Cup". Archived from the original on 7 September 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
External links
- Latest Currie Cup News
- "SA Rugby Competition – 2008 ABSA Currie Cup Premier Div". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
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