Suzuki Griquas head coach has rewarded squad continuity ahead of the ultimate domestic showdown, naming an unchanged matchday 23 to face the Airlink Pumas in the Currie Cup final in Kimberley at 15:00 SAST.
The blockbuster clash at Diamond Oval is set to double as a historic milestone for talismanic flyhalf George Whitehead, who will run out for his 150th cap in a Griquas jersey. Whitehead’s experience will be pivotal for the home side as they look to secure the coveted silverware in front of a passionate Kimberley crowd.
Following a clinical performance against the Lions, the coaching staff opted for complete stability, sticking with the exact same starting fifteen and replacement bench that secured their final berth.
Suzuki Griquas Team for Currie Cup Final: 15 Stefan Coetzee, 14 Dylan Maart, 13 Zane Bester, 12 Mnombo Zwelendaba, 11 Sako Makata, 10 George Whitehead, 9 Bobby Alexander, 8 Carl Els, 7 Marco de Witt, 6 Lourens Oosthuizen, 5 Albert Liebenberg (c), 4 Malembe Mpofu, 3 IG Prinsloo, 2 Tiaan Lange, 1 Leon Lyons. Replacements: 16 Janco Uys, 17 Eddie Davids, 18 Ntobeko Shezi, 19 Derik Pretorius, 20 Carel van der Merwe, 21 Jack Hart, 22 Liam Koen, 23 Connor Mahoney.