Down Touch Griffons, will be looking to build on their strong starts to the Carling Currie Cup First Division when they host the Eastern Province. At Welkom, the Down Touch Griffons host Eastern Province in a match where the home side will run out as favourites after their good win in East London last weekend.
In the other First Division game of the weekend, the Bulldogs travel to Wellington to take on the Boland Kavaliers, who will be making their debut in the competition this year.
The log-leading Valke have a bye this weekend.
The Carling Currie Cup First Division match between the Leopards and SWD Eagles, scheduled for Potchefstroom on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols. The decision was prompted by positive tests in the SWD Eagles team and with specific consideration given to player welfare. As determined by the competition rules, the Leopards will be awarded four log points because of the cancellation and the result will be noted as 0-0.
“SA Rugby and all the unions agreed that while it’s unfortunate, the safety of our players and officials comes first,” said Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby. “It’s clear from the documentation received that both teams followed the agreed protocols, but the SWD Eagles have informed us that they are unable to field a team for player welfare reasons. As the Leopards are able to play, they will be awarded four log points.”
Match information:
Boland Kavaliers v Border Bulldogs
Date: Saturday, 26 June
Venue: Boland Stadium, Wellington
Kick-off: 14h00
Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron
Leopards v SWD Eagles (Cancelled Covid19)
Date: Saturday, 26 June
Venue: Olen Park, Potchefstroom
Kick-off: 15h00
Referee: Paul Mente
Down Touch Griffons v Eastern Province
Date: Saturday, 26 June
Venue: Griffons Stadium, Welkom
Kick-off: 15h00
Referee: Rasta Rasivhenge