RIVALRY OF THE YEAR: PUMAS VERSUS GRIQUAS IN SA CUP FINAL
May 24, 2025 Airlink Pumas - Suzuki Griquas Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit On Saturday, May 24 at 6:30 PM, Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit will host what could be the most dramatic final in South African rugby history. The unbeaten Airlink Pumas will challenge defending champions Suzuki Griquas in a rematch of last year's final. This SA Cup showdown promises to be the rugby phenomenon of the season. The statistics speak volumes – Pumas have scored 81 tries in nine league matches and accumulated 351 points, just two more than Griquas with their 80 tries and 349 points. This is the most evenly matched final in SA Cup history, where a mere two-point difference over an entire season demonstrates the quality of both teams. Unbeaten home heroes Airlink Pumas are enjoying a dream season with one goal – to claim the trophy on home soil. An unbeaten season, 81 tries in nine matches, and home advantage at Mbombela Stadium are their main trump cards. Key figure Danrich Visagie has 9...