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It's Currie Cup time again

The Citizen

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July 25, 2025

BUSINESS AS USUAL?: 'BIG FOUR' WILL AGAIN BE OUT TO CLAIM SA'S OLDEST RUGBY TROPHY

- Ross Roche

It's Currie Cup time again

The Currie Cup looks like it will revert back to old days for its 2025 edition, with the so-called "top-four" being seriously challenged for the title by the "lower teams" in the coming weeks. The competition kicks off this weekend.

In recent times, due to South African rugby's year-long schedule, the Currie Cup has turned into a bit of a feeder competition for the main four franchises, with the Bulls, Western Province, Sharks and Lions choosing to rest their best players and give youngsters a chance ahead of the United Rugby Championship.

This has seen a slightly unexpected, but entertaining turn when it's come to the finals, like the Pumas beating the Griquas in 2022 and the Cheetahs beating the Pumas in 2023.

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