2020/21 Carling Currie Cup

[OomStruisbaai]

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Currie Cup welcomes new partnership as Carling Currie Cup fixtures announced

CAPE TOWN – SA Rugby and South African Breweries (SAB) announced on Tuesday that they had struck a deal involving the award-winning Carling Black Label Beer.

This will see the world’s oldest provincial rugby competition, the Currie Cup, officially become the Carling Currie Cup for the next three seasons.


The agreement marks Carling Black Label’s debut in rugby, although the partnership between SA Rugby and SAB stretches back close to three decades.

The Carling Currie Cup will officially kick off on the weekend of 27/28 November, culminating in the final on Saturday, 23 January 2021. All log points from Vodacom Super Rugby Unlocked will be carried over to the Carling Currie Cup.

The Toyota Cheetahs will defend the crown they won in the 2019 final against the Xerox Lions, as well as the Vodacom Bulls, Tafel Lager Griquas, Phakisa Pumas, Cell C Sharks and DHL Western Province.

The opening round of matches will see the Cell C Sharks host the Phakisa Pumas, Tafel Lager Griquas take on the Xerox Lions and the Vodacom Bulls travel to Cape Town to face DHL Western Province. The Toyota Cheetahs have a bye.

The action will build up to the semi-finals on Saturday, 16 January 2021, when the top four teams on the log will slog it out to progress to the final (23 January).


The Carling Currie Cup was announced on Tuesday.
Said SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux: “SAB, through its various brands, has promoted nation-building in sport, and particularly in rugby, and their association with the Carling Currie Cup comes at a time when nation-building is more important than ever.

“What makes this sponsorship even more significant is that Carling Black Label has partnered with us during one of the toughest economic climates in the sport and in business, and this certainly shows their passion for the Currie Cup and rugby.”

Carling Black Label Brand Director Arné Rust said: “Carling Black Label is proud to sponsor the Currie Cup. Not only are our goals closely aligned but the name itself is a pleasure to say, the Carling Currie Cup.”

“As South Africa’s most award-winning beer we welcome the partnership with South Africa’s most awarded trophy.”



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Fixtures for the 2020 Carling Currie Cup (all subject to change):

Friday 27 November

19h00: Cell C Sharks v Phakisa Pumas (Jonsson Kings Park, Durban)

Saturday 28 November

16h30: Tafel Lager Griquas v Xerox Lions (Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley)

19h00: DHL Western Province v Vodacom Bulls (DHL Newlands, Cape Town)

Friday 4 December

19h00: Phakisa Pumas v Tafel Lager Griquas (‎Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)

Saturday 5 December

16h30: Vodacom Bulls v Toyota Cheetahs (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)

19h00: Xerox Lions v DHL Western Province (Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)

Friday 11 December

19h00: DHL Western Province v Phakisa Pumas (DHL Newlands, Cape Town)

Saturday 12 December

16h30: Toyota Cheetahs v Xerox Lions (Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein)

19h00: Cell C Sharks v Vodacom Bulls (Jonsson Kings Park, Durban)

Friday 18 December

19h00: Phakisa Pumas v Toyota Cheetahs (‎Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)

Saturday 19 December

16h30: Tafel Lager Griquas v Vodacom Bulls (Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley)

19h00: Xerox Lions v Cell C Sharks (Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)

Saturday 26 December

16h30: DHL Western Province v Tafel Lager Griquas (DHL Newlands, Cape Town)

19h00: Vodacom Bulls v Xerox Lions (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)

Sunday 27 December

16h30: Toyota Cheetahs v Cell C Sharks (Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein)

Saturday 2 January 2021

14h00: Phakisa Pumas v Xerox Lions (‎Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)

16h30: Cell C Sharks v Tafel Lager Griquas (Jonsson Kings Park, Durban)

19h00: Toyota Cheetahs v DHL Western Province (Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein)

Friday 8 January

19h00: Phakisa Pumas v Vodacom Bulls (‎Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)

Saturday 9 January

16h30: Tafel Lager Griquas v Toyota Cheetahs (Tafel Lager Park, Kimberley)

19h00: DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks (DHL Newlands, Cape Town)

Saturday 16 January 2021

Semi-finals

Saturday 23 January 2021

Final

[handyman]

One has to say that things are falling nicely into place for SA Rugby. TRC locked in for the next decade and finally we are playing up North, SupeRugby is done.

[Sards]

SupeRugby is done.

Man you lot must be happy...no more cricket score drubbings from the Kiwis

[OomStruisbaai]

Moving on from Superrugby unlocked and straight come Bulls to Newlands.

SA Rugby is always in good shape when this two teams are at the top.

Will be a historical match after many a big derbys on Newlands.

Myself remember going to Newlands watching N Tvl vs WP in big battles over the years.

[Sandstorm]

SupeRugby is done.

Man you lot must be happy...no more cricket score drubbings from the Kiwis

Never seen a Saffer suck as much Kiwi cock as you do. Ever.

[assfly]

Moving on from Superrugby unlocked and straight come Bulls to Newlands.

SA Rugby is always in good shape when this two teams are at the top.

Will be a historical match after many a big derbys on Newlands.

Myself remember going to Newlands watching N Tvl vs WP in big battles over the years.

It's going to be the same dross we've been watching for the last few weeks.

[OomStruisbaai]

Moving on from Superrugby unlocked and straight come Bulls to Newlands.

SA Rugby is always in good shape when this two teams are at the top.

Will be a historical match after many a big derbys on Newlands.

Myself remember going to Newlands watching N Tvl vs WP in big battles over the years.

It's going to be the same dross we've been watching for the last few weeks.

It will be better. Our teams started slowly. Pumas & Griquas always going to be a struggle because of their depth. The teams that hit form at business end will be favorates.

[Sards]

Moving on from Superrugby unlocked and straight come Bulls to Newlands.

SA Rugby is always in good shape when this two teams are at the top.

Will be a historical match after many a big derbys on Newlands.

Myself remember going to Newlands watching N Tvl vs WP in big battles over the years.

It's going to be the same dross we've been watching for the last few weeks.

With the same teams and same protocols with the same problem of Covid interruptions.....I am phsyched.........................not

[Chilli]

Moving on from Superrugby unlocked and straight come Bulls to Newlands.

SA Rugby is always in good shape when this two teams are at the top.

Will be a historical match after many a big derbys on Newlands.

Myself remember going to Newlands watching N Tvl vs WP in big battles over the years.

It's going to be the same dross we've been watching for the last few weeks.

Sadly you are not wrong here................plucky Puma's & Griquas will play be competitive for a game or 2, then their lack of depth will kick in. Cheetahs and Lions will be there or there about, but ultimately make up 4th and 5th positions. The Sharks will continue to play the rubbish that they have dished out so far. The Bulls and WP will be the only 2 real teams in it.

May as well just play home and away matches with the winner taking the trophy.

[assfly]

Ja I'm just not feeling it anymore. Maybe it was a mistake to do the SR/CC combo thing, but without crowds and a meaningless competition it just doesn't feel right.

Perhaps it's not knowing what's happening with the Boks too.

[Sandstorm]

Ja I'm just not feeling it anymore. Maybe it was a mistake to do the SR/CC combo thing, but without crowds and a meaningless competition it just doesn't feel right.

Perhaps it's not knowing what's happening with the Boks too.

I disagree. The competition has been good for everyone mentally, trying to bring some normality to a very abnormal time.

I appreciate the sacrifices the players have made and thank them for my weekend entertainment

[assfly]

I disagree. The competition has been good for everyone mentally, trying to bring some normality to a very abnormal time.

I appreciate the sacrifices the players have made and thank them for my weekend entertainment

Try being a Sharks fan

[Sandstorm]

[handyman]

Ja I'm just not feeling it anymore. Maybe it was a mistake to do the SR/CC combo thing, but without crowds and a meaningless competition it just doesn't feel right.

Perhaps it's not knowing what's happening with the Boks too.

I disagree. The competition has been good for everyone mentally, trying to bring some normality to a very abnormal time.

I appreciate the sacrifices the players have made and thank them for my weekend entertainment

Agreed. Some rugby, even tho it's not top quality, is better than no rugby. Give it a bit of time, our teams will get there.

[OomStruisbaai]

Agree, we got some nice young talent coming through.

[Sards]

God luck to all teams participating......
Lets hope the games don't get called off.....and the teams get some much needed gametime.....we need the matches and gametime to make the internatonal season next year. Wouldn't want to have to sit out because we are unprepared.

[OomStruisbaai]

Biggest Christmas box ever to watch rugby over Dec and Jan.

[OomStruisbaai]

Jimmy Stonehouse

.‘If you asked me, the Lions should’ve been awarded five log points and us nothing. The Lions should’ve conceded the match points to the Cheetahs in that fixture.

‘With our preparations disrupted by eight players being unavailable before the Bulls game, can we play three days later? No. Rather give the log points. Nonetheless, SA Rugby has set a precedent with the two-points-each system. That’s how it will have to be applied going forward.’

[OomStruisbaai]

Stonehouse made a good point. If a team can't make substitutes for positive tested players they should give the other team 5 points.

The Cheetahs and Stormers the big losers.

The log would look differently.

[Sandstorm]

Stonehouse made a good point. If a team can't make substitutes for positive tested players they should give the other team 5 points.

The Cheetahs and Stormers the big losers.

The log would look differently.

No, he’s wrong. If a game is called off for Covid, you can’t blame the team with infected players.

Shared points are fairer.

[fishfoodie]

Biggest Christmas box ever to watch rugby over Dec and Jan.

Are Pitches not a bit hard, & conditions a bit tough in the SH in Dec/Jan ?

While I like dry tracks; getting a concussion off the pitch isn't my idea of fun

[ACE]

Stonehouse made a good point. If a team can't make substitutes for positive tested players they should give the other team 5 points.

The Cheetahs and Stormers the big losers.

The log would look differently.

No, he’s wrong. If a game is called off for Covid, you can’t blame the team with infected players.

Shared points are fairer.

What i can't understand is why Super Rugby Unlocked points are carried over to the Currie Cup. That to me is a dumb idea. Especially with games having been canceled.

Let's for argument say the Lions would have beaten the Cheetahs with a bonus point win against the Pumas. They'd have 17 log points as opposed to the 10 now.

As it stands now, this has turned into a one-horse race between the Bulls and the Bulls. Let's not pretend the Sharks and Stormers were competitive in their matches against the Bulls.

This is a brand new competition and all teams should have started from zero points.

[Chilli]

Stonehouse made a good point. If a team can't make substitutes for positive tested players they should give the other team 5 points.

The Cheetahs and Stormers the big losers.

The log would look differently.

No, he’s wrong. If a game is called off for Covid, you can’t blame the team with infected players.

Shared points are fairer.

What i can't understand is why Super Rugby Unlocked points are carried over to the Currie Cup. That to me is a dumb idea. Especially with games having been canceled.

Let's for argument say the Lions would have beaten the Cheetahs with a bonus point win against the Pumas. They'd have 17 log points as opposed to the 10 now.

As it stands now, this has turned into a one-horse race between the Bulls and the Bulls. Let's not pretend the Sharks and Stormers were competitive in their matches against the Bulls.

This is a brand new competition and all teams should have started from zero points.

Just because everybody beats the Cheetahs doesn't mean that the Lions would beat the Cheetahs Mr Magashula.

[OomStruisbaai]

Stonehouse made a good point. If a team can't make substitutes for positive tested players they should give the other team 5 points.

The Cheetahs and Stormers the big losers.

The log would look differently.

No, he’s wrong. If a game is called off for Covid, you can’t blame the team with infected players.

Shared points are fairer.

You can blame them not being caution enough. After the Lions match the Stormers withdrew players who had contact with that Lions players as an example. They could have played.

What did the Sharks/Lions do? Their players vok around and got infected.

They could replaced that infected players and the games would have happened.


No they rather chickened out.

[OomStruisbaai]

Stonehouse made a good point. If a team can't make substitutes for positive tested players they should give the other team 5 points.

The Cheetahs and Stormers the big losers.

The log would look differently.

No, he’s wrong. If a game is called off for Covid, you can’t blame the team with infected players.

Shared points are fairer.

What i can't understand is why Super Rugby Unlocked points are carried over to the Currie Cup. That to me is a dumb idea. Especially with games having been canceled.

Let's for argument say the Lions would have beaten the Cheetahs with a bonus point win against the Pumas. They'd have 17 log points as opposed to the 10 now.

As it stands now, this has turned into a one-horse race between the Bulls and the Bulls. Let's not pretend the Sharks and Stormers were competitive in their matches against the Bulls.

This is a brand new competition and all teams should have started from zero points.

You forgot that the Bulls had 4 home games. If they started with zero then the Stormers /Sharks have 4 home games and the Bulls 2.

Cheetahs would have beat the Lions hands down. They were in top form and that canceled match cost them dearly, going in the Stormers match 4 weeks without a match.

[Chilli]

So with the Cheetahs not playing his week, we are deprived of watching the current Currie Cup Champions.
That sucks.
I am looking forward to the WP / Bulls game, and the Griquas / Lions game. Sharks will win by 30.

Before you can post it, WP by 40, Oom.

[Chilli]

Why are the WP playing Currie Cup as he Stormers?

When do they move out of BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOlands?

[OomStruisbaai]

Why are the WP playing Currie Cup as he Stormers?

When do they move out of BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOlands?

No they are finished with the Stormers. WeePee djou lekka deng from now on.

[OomStruisbaai]

Before you can post it, WP by 40, Oom.

You forgot last time the Bulls were busy putting up a ton before lighting saved us.

Brutes by 50!

[Sards]

Stonehouse made a good point. If a team can't make substitutes for positive tested players they should give the other team 5 points.

The Cheetahs and Stormers the big losers.

The log would look differently.

No, he’s wrong. If a game is called off for Covid, you can’t blame the team with infected players.

Shared points are fairer.

You can blame them not being caution enough. After the Lions match the Stormers withdrew players who had contact with that Lions players as an example. They could have played.

What did the Sharks/Lions do? Their players vok around and got infected.

They could replaced that infected players and the games would have happened.


No they rather chickened out.

Seriously ouboet.....

Just the other week you were saying the Springboks were clever and Rassie a master tactician for chickening out of the RC , and how important player welfare was...

Seems like circumstances dictate thought processes....

And although I enjoy the irony ..... dont for one minute believe that the Sharks are scared of the Stormers / Wp or wot the vok they call themselves these days.....Next it will be the " ANC Crusaders..."

[Chilli]

No, he’s wrong. If a game is called off for Covid, you can’t blame the team with infected players.

Shared points are fairer.

You can blame them not being caution enough. After the Lions match the Stormers withdrew players who had contact with that Lions players as an example. They could have played.

What did the Sharks/Lions do? Their players vok around and got infected.

They could replaced that infected players and the games would have happened.


No they rather chickened out.

Seriously ouboet.....

Just the other week you were saying the Springboks were clever and Rassie a master tactician for chickening out of the RC , and how important player welfare was...

Seems like circumstances dictate thought processes....

And although I enjoy the irony ..... dont for one minute believe that the Sharks are scared of the Stormers / Wp or wot the vok they call themselves these days.....Next it will be the " ANC Crusaders..."

NEHAWU WP djou lekker ding

[OomStruisbaai]

Bulls the Liverpool/ManU of rugby lately.

https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/super ... 3a62002320

[OomStruisbaai]

Carling Currie Cup Table
POSTEAM PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1 VODACOM BULLS 6 5 1 0 178 92 86 20 9 23
2 DHL STORMERS 6 4 1 1 140 112 28 17 12 19
3 CELL C SHARKS 6 4 1 1 128 122 6 13 14 19
4 TOYOTA CHEETAHS 6 3 2 1 126 106 20 15 9 17
5 EMIRATES LIONS 6 1 3 2 119 103 16 15 10 12
6 PHAKISA PUMAS 6 1 4 1 119 179 -60 15 25 7
7 TAFEL Lr GRIQUAS 6 0 6 0 123 219 -96 12 28 3

[handyman]

Carling Currie Cup Table
POSTEAM PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1 VODACOM BULLS 6 5 1 0 178 92 86 20 9 23
2 DHL STORMERS 6 4 1 1 140 112 28 17 12 19
3 CELL C SHARKS 6 4 1 1 128 122 6 13 14 19
4 TOYOTA CHEETAHS 6 3 2 1 126 106 20 15 9 17
5 EMIRATES LIONS 6 1 3 2 119 103 16 15 10 12
6 PHAKISA PUMAS 6 1 4 1 119 179 -60 15 25 7
7 Sleg Nam pis GRIQUAS 6 0 6 0 123 219 -96 12 28 3

Having a look at that log, it's difficult to justify all the chest beating from one of our "learned" saartjies fans. I mean, we know that we as WP are far, FAR from the finished product, yet here we are above them on the log.

Also, I fixed die kwaste se borg na sy regte naam toe.

[Sandstorm]

Bulls the Liverpool/ManU of rugby lately.

https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/super ... 3a62002320

I'd almost forgotten how much shit Jake White talks.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks who corvid ran last week, now all of a sudden doing all they can to get the easy game against the Pumas this week.
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No new Covid-19 cases, but Sharks’ cupboard pretty bare

DURBAN - It is a case of “the show must go on” for the Sharks this week as they patch together a Covid-19 affected side to play the Pumas at Jonsson Kings Park on Friday night in the very first match of the 2020 Currie Cup.

The Sharks have ten players out either with Covid or isolating because of contact with infected players, but they will not call off their game this week, says determined CEO Eduard Coetzee.


Last week, the Sharks were due to host the Stormers in the final round of Super Rugby Unlocked but had to pull out of the fixture because of an outbreak in their ranks. The match was thus “drawn” and each side was awarded two log points.

The called off game meant the Sharks and the Stormers lost the opportunity to win the game and, as a reward, take forward a healthier log point tally into the Currie Cup.

Instead, the Sharks and Stormers finished SR Unlocked tied on 19 points, four behind the champion Bulls, who now start the Currie Cup with a handy buffer.

Coetzee said that the Sharks have to get back on the park, even if they are missing a number of players.

“We were able to get the squad tested on Sunday and while we have no new cases, we are still without the ten players from last week,” Coetzee said.

“You will see when the team is announced that we are heavily hit at tighthead prop and at loose forward, but we have to make a plan and carry on. We must play. We can’t afford to lose more points on the log,” he added.


A home game against the Pumas is one the Sharks would expect to win — with respect to the visitors — so to cancel the game and take just two points out of it as opposed to four or five would be a setback.


A silver lining to the cloud at the Sharks is the expected availability of Thomas du Toit — the hefty Springbok has been missing for a month because of a calf injury but Coetzee says he has recovered.

Du Toit has been playing tighthead this year, so his availability is crucial to this game going ahead.

“We have no reason not to play,” Coetzee said. “Our side will be re-jigged and that means opportunities for the guys who have been on the fringes, but we will be able to play.”

Coetzee said that his players have gone into a level four lockdown of sorts in that apart from attending training (with social distancing), they isolate at home.

“Sometimes you can take all possible precautions but nothing is foolproof,” Coetzee said. “There are nearly 60-million people worldwide who have had Covid.”

[OomStruisbaai]

Bulls the Liverpool/ManU of rugby lately.

https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/super ... 3a62002320

I'd almost forgotten how much shit Jake White talks.

Good on him. I like big talker coaches.

[OomStruisbaai]

Carling Currie Cup Table
POSTEAM PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1 VODACOM BULLS 6 5 1 0 178 92 86 20 9 23
2 DHL STORMERS 6 4 1 1 140 112 28 17 12 19
3 CELL C SHARKS 6 4 1 1 128 122 6 13 14 19
4 TOYOTA CHEETAHS 6 3 2 1 126 106 20 15 9 17
5 EMIRATES LIONS 6 1 3 2 119 103 16 15 10 12
6 PHAKISA PUMAS 6 1 4 1 119 179 -60 15 25 7
7 Sleg Nam pis GRIQUAS 6 0 6 0 123 219 -96 12 28 3

Having a look at that log, it's difficult to justify all the chest beating from one of our "learned" saartjies fans. I mean, we know that we as WP are far, FAR from the finished product, yet here we are above them on the log.

Also, I fixed die kwaste se borg na sy regte naam toe.

WP should be on 22, Sharks 17 and Cheetahs 20.

[Sandstorm]

Bulls the Liverpool/ManU of rugby lately.

https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/super ... 3a62002320

I'd almost forgotten how much shit Jake White talks.

Good on him. I like big talker coaches.

“This is one of the best franchises in the world – this is the Liverpool or the Man United of rugby. You look at the teams around the world and the Bulls will be up there.

“You look at the Real Madrids, Juventuses, Liverpools or Man Uniteds,

Kevball? **puke**

[handyman]

Carling Currie Cup Table
POSTEAM PL W L D PF PA DIFF TF TA PTS
1 VODACOM BULLS 6 5 1 0 178 92 86 20 9 23
2 DHL STORMERS 6 4 1 1 140 112 28 17 12 19
3 CELL C SHARKS 6 4 1 1 128 122 6 13 14 19
4 TOYOTA CHEETAHS 6 3 2 1 126 106 20 15 9 17
5 EMIRATES LIONS 6 1 3 2 119 103 16 15 10 12
6 PHAKISA PUMAS 6 1 4 1 119 179 -60 15 25 7
7 Sleg Nam pis GRIQUAS 6 0 6 0 123 219 -96 12 28 3

Having a look at that log, it's difficult to justify all the chest beating from one of our "learned" saartjies fans. I mean, we know that we as WP are far, FAR from the finished product, yet here we are above them on the log.

Also, I fixed die kwaste se borg na sy regte naam toe.

WP should be on 22, Sharks 17 and Cheetahs 20.

Quite correct oom, exactly what I was thinking.