HOT FINAL ON THE CARDS

CURRIE CUP: LIONS, GRIQUAS BATTLE IT OUT FOR SA'S OLDEST RUGBY TROPHY

- Nicholas Zaal

The Griquas may be highly motivated to win the Currie Cup final but the Lions need the title more than anyone else.

Doing so would boost their confidence going into the United Rugby Championship next weekend, where they have only met failure, dwindling fan support, an exodus of players, and questions around their coaching staff over the past four seasons.

The two teams clash in the Currie Cup final at Ellis Park tomorrow (kickoff 3pm) after the Lions topped the table in the league phase (five wins from seven) and thrashed Boland Cavaliers 67-19 in the semifinal. The Griquas finished second, and beat the Cheetahs 25-5 in their semifinal.