A dramatic 88th-minute try by wing Donavan Don handed the Boland Cavaliers a thrilling 37–35 victory over the Cheetahs in a pulsating Currie Cup Round One clash on Sunday.
The Lions thrashed the Sharks at Ellis Park while the Bulls were impressive in beating Western Province at DHL Stadium in Currie Cup action played on Saturday.
The new Currie Cup season kicked off on Friday night with the Pumas running in six tries to claim a decisive 49-28 bonus-point victory over the Griquas at Mbombela Stadium.
Coach Phiwe Nomlomo has named his Bulls squad for the upcoming Carling Currie Cup, which starts this weekend against southern rivals Western Province.
Western Province have signalled their intent to make a serious push in the Currie Cup, securing the services of three high-calibre Blitzboks to inject pace, skill, and intensity into their campaign.
The new dates for the two opening-round URC derbies involving the four South African teams, which were postponed to avoid a clash with the Currie Cup final, have been confirmed.