Lions vs Griquas Tickets: How to Win Your Way to the Carling Currie Cup Clash
The Carling Currie Cup Premier Division is reaching boiling point, and fans have a golden chance to be part of the action when the Fidelity ADT Lions host the Suzuki Griquas at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, 6 September, at 5pm. With both teams firmly in the race for a semi-final spot, this promises to be one of the biggest clashes of the season.
Thanks to City Press in partnership with Carling Black Label, supporters can win one of 20 double tickets to this crucial fixture.
How to Win Lions vs Griquas Tickets
To stand a chance of winning, fans must answer a simple question: Who sponsors the Currie Cup?
- SMS the keyword CURRIE CUP and your answer to 34217
- Include your name, surname, and address
Each SMS costs R1.50, and free SMSes do not apply. The competition closes on Friday, 5 September, at 12pm. Winners will be notified by phone, with their electronic tickets sent to the mobile numbers provided.
Griquas Rise to the Top of the Log
The Suzuki Griquas head into this encounter full of confidence after their commanding 40–10 victory over the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. The Kimberley side ran in six tries, including a brace from Gurshwin Wehr, while George Whitehead added five conversions. Despite finishing with just 12 men after three late yellow cards, they proved far too strong.
That result lifted the Griquas to first place on the Currie Cup standings with 25 points from six matches, edging ahead of the Boland Kavaliers (23 points).
Lions Roar in Jukskei Derby
The Lions, meanwhile, come off a statement victory of their own. They demolished the Vodacom Bulls 44–5 in the Jukskei Derby, with former Bulls flyhalf Chris Smith leading the charge. Tries from SJ Kotze, PJ Botha, Richard Kriel, Sam Francis, and Haashim Pead capped off a dominant display.
The result moved the Lions level with the Cheetahs on 21 points, leaving them well-placed to challenge for a playoff berth.
A Weekend of Drama
The sixth round of the Carling Currie Cup delivered drama across the country.
- The Sharks XV stunned the Boland Kavaliers with a last-gasp 33–31 win in Pietermaritzburg, courtesy of Siya Masuku’s long-range penalty after the hooter.
- The Airlink Pumas stormed back in Cape Town to beat Western Province 39–13, keeping their hopes alive with 20 points on the board.
That leaves the standings finely poised heading into the final round:
- Griquas – 25 points
- Boland – 23 points
- Lions – 21 points
- Cheetahs – 21 points
- Pumas – 20 points
All Eyes on Ellis Park
With so much on the line, the Lions vs Griquas clash will be pivotal in shaping the semi-final picture. A win for the Lions could propel them into the top three, while the Griquas will be desperate to hold onto the top spot heading into the knockout phase.
For fans, it’s more than just a rugby match – it’s a chance to witness one of the defining moments of the Currie Cup 2025 season live from the stands.
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