The Currie Cup edged closer to the playoffs as the Lions and Pumas secured crucial victories on Saturday to keep their semi-final ambitions alive.
Veteran Springbok and Stormers star Deon Fourie is set to make his long-awaited return this weekend after being named to play for Western Province in the Currie Cup.
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.