CITY WELCOMES ITS CHAMPIONS HOME

ON SATURDAY, September 20, 2025, Griquas stunned the Lions 27-25 at Johannesburg's Fidelity ADT Stadium to lift the Currie Cup for the first time since 1970. The victory ended a 55-year wait and set the stage for a homecoming that Kimberley will never forget.

- DANIE VAN DER LITH

The DFA's Danie van der Lith accompanied the team to and from the final in Joburg, sharing his firsthand impressions — including what the homecoming was like for the team.

According to him, by Sunday morning the celebrations were still in full swing, even before the bus ride back to the Diamond City.”

Danie takes up the story:

“Morning, champions”, was the greeting at breakfast. It felt surreal. On the convoy’s ride back to Kimberley, the Currie Cup had its special perch with the players in their bus. Songs like ‘We Are the Champions’ and ‘Een Kwas’ blasted from the speakers. The atmosphere was that of pride and joy.

The supporters’ bus arrived in Kimberley first, and then everyone had to patiently wait for the team bus to arrive. They were a little delayed, probably because they had the weight of the Currie Cup travelling with them!