The Cheetahs saw off a gallant effort from Western Province in Bloemfontein, while the Lions overcame the Pumas in Nelspruit in Currie Cup action played on Saturday.
The Western Province squad for the upcoming Currie Cup is awash with Junior Springboks, with no less than eight world champion Junior Boks ready for action.
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.
SARU's Executive Council has instructed the administrator of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) to conclude the Union's period of administration.
The Lions secured a semifinal spot with a mauling of the Griffons, while the Griquas claimed victory over Western Province with a try at the death in a dead-rubber match in Currie Cup action on Friday night.
The Sharks and Pumas enthralled as they played to an entertaining 44-all draw while Western Province beat the Griffons 39-17 in Saturday's Currie Cup action.