Currie Cup Final Preview: Lions vs Griquas
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The 2025 Currie Cup reaches its climax this Saturday, 27 September, at Ellis Park where the Lions host Griquas. The Lions stormed into the final with a 67-19 semi-final win over Boland, while Griquas earned their spot by beating the Cheetahs 25-5.
The Lions are chasing their first title since 2015 but must cope without injured captain PJ Botha. Playmaker Chris Smith and fullback Quan Horn are expected to lead the charge. Griquas will rely on their trademark grit and defensive toughness to unsettle the favourites.
The Lions’ depth and attacking edge make them favourites, but Griquas have shown they can spoil big occasions. Expect a fierce battle, with the Lions tipped to edge it by 10–15 points.
Here are the last five Currie Cup results between the Lions and the Griquas:
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score | Winner |
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| 6 September 2025 | Lions | Griquas | 37-7 | Lions |
| 4 August 2024 | Griquas | Lions | 28-36 | Lions |
| 19 July 2024 | Lions | Griquas | 25-13 | Lions |
| 10 May 2023 | Lions | Griquas | 18-25 | Griquas |
| 14 April 2022 | Lions | Griquas | 17-23 | Griquas |
Currie Cup Premier Division regular season stats for the Lions and Griquas:
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Lions: 7 played, 5 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses — 26 log points, 1st on the log.
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Griquas: 7 played, 5 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses — 25 log points, 2nd on the log.
