The Carling Currie Cup First Division competition has been remarkably tight throughout the season. With the Dotsure SWD Eagles already through and Border eliminated, the remaining four contenders – Eastern Province, the Valke, Griffons and Leopards – enter the weekend knowing that every point could determine whether their season continues beyond Saturday.
The race for the four places in the semi-finals is set for a thrilling conclusion on Saturday, with five of the six teams still in contention for the four available playoff places and crucial log points at stake across the Eastern Cape, Southern Cape and Gauteng.
The headline fixture this weekend takes place in George, where the Eagles host second-placed Eastern Province in a clash that could have a major say in the final standings.
Eastern Province require only a single log point to secure their spot in the playoffs, although the Elephants will undoubtedly target a victory that could improve their final seeding.
The Eagles have impressed with their attacking style throughout the campaign, while EP have shown resilience, most notably when they fought back from a halftime deficit to defeat the Leopards 40-32 recently. With home-ground advantage in the semi-finals potentially still at stake, neither side can afford to ease off.
Dotsure SWD Eagles vs Eastern Province
Date: Saturday, 11 July
Venue: Outeniqua Park, George
Time: 15h00
Referee: Hernus Coetzee
Broadcast: SuperSport
