By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
It was another good weekend for the Suzuki Griquas, Airlink Pumas, Dotsure SWD Eagles and Toyota Cheetahs in the SA Cup, while there was also a first win for Eastern Province in the fifth round.
Griquas bagged their fifth victory courtesy of a 24-14 away win over Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in Wellington, the Eagles followed up their recent win over the Kavaliers with a narrow 43-40 win on the road against Valke, and the Pumas outgunned Border 94-5 in East London.
In the Free State derby in Welkom, the Cheetahs reigned supreme 57-10 over Griffons, and EP finally got off the mark when they defeated Leopards 43-31 in Potchefstroom.
The weekend’s results leave Griquas at the top of the standings with 25 points from five wins. They are followed by defending champion Pumas, who move to 22 points alongside SWD, who are now third because of a weaker points difference.
The Cheetahs occupy the fourth spot on 18 points, while Boland fell to fifth on 15 points. They are followed by the Griffons (10), Valke (nine), EP and Leopards (both seven points), and winless Border, who must still register their first points.
In next weekend’s round, the Pumas entertain the Leopards in Nelspruit from 19h00 on Friday evening. The other four games take place on the Saturday when SWD welcome the Cheetahs to George, Boland entertain Border in Wellington, the Griffons are at home against the Valke in Welkom, and Griquas travel to Gqeberha to take on EP.