The blockbuster Round 4 Carling Currie Cup clash between defending champions Suzuki Griquas and current log leaders Fidelity ADT Lions kicks off at 13:00 on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at Suzuki Stadium in Kimberley.
This highly anticipated top-of-the-table showdown is a direct replay of the thrilling 2025 Currie Cup Final, where the Griquas edged out the Lions 27-25. The stakes are incredibly high as just a single point separates the two sides at the top of the standings. Adding emotion to the fixture, the home side is also taking the field to celebrate the Griqualand West Rugby Union's 140-year legacy.
After dropping their opening match to the Stormers XXIII, the Suzuki Griquas bounced back with consecutive home victories, including a dominant 56-26 win over the Bulls and a hard-fought 24-21 win over the Cheetahs. They welcome back dangerous winger Dylan Maart from a shoulder injury.
The Lions travel to Kimberley on the back of a commanding 42-19 victory over the Bulls XV. However, they face a leadership shakeup as star flanker Jarod Cairns takes over the captaincy from the suspended Ruan Delport.
Expect a high-scoring, expansive game under the dry Northern Cape sun. While the Lions boast immense attacking flair, the Suzuki Griquas historical grit in Kimberley and their status as the defending champions give them a slight psychological edge to claim top spot on the log.
Teams:
Suzuki Griquas: 15 Stefan Coetzee, 14 Dylan Maart, 13 Zane Bester, 12 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 11 Gurswin Wehr, 10 George Whitehead, 9 Bobby Alexander, 8 Carl Els, 7 Carel van der Merwe, 6 Lourens Oosthuizen, 5 Albert Liebenberg (c), 4 Malembe Mpofu, 3 IG Prinsloo, 2 Tiaan Lange, 1 Leon Lyons. Replacements: 16 Janus Venter, 17 Eddie Davids, 18 Ntobeko Shezi, 19 Derik Pretorius, 20 Dillon smith, 21 Jack Hart, 22 Sako Makata, 23 Connor Mohaney.
Fidelity ADT Lions: 15 Gilermo Mentoe, 14 Keagan Smith, 13 Likhona Finca, 12 Rynhardt Jonker, 11 Jason Hugo, 10 Sam Francis, 9 Asad Moos, 8 Morné Venter, 7 Jarod Cairns (c), 6 Thando Biyela, 5 Dylan Sjöblom, 4 Tiaan Wessels, 3 Conraad van Vuuren, 2 Mahle Sithole, 1 Morgan Naude. Replacements: 16 Ruan Welman, 17 Cecil Parsons, 18 Ruan Swart, 19 JD Hattingh, 20 Renzo du Plessis, 21 Layton Horn, 22 Exauce Kevani, 23 Luke Cannon.