The second-placed Lions will be up against the third-placed Cheetahs in what should be an entertaining encounter in Bloemfontein.
The Currie Cup is firmly hitting the business end with teams battling it out for top positions on the log, with just three rounds of pool action remaining before the competition moves into the knockout stage. It is a big game for both teams as they are also trying to secure a home semifinal, which should add to the occasion, as the Lions know if they slip up the Cheetahs could pass them on the log, while the hosts know a loss would see them slip further behind.
“All of us are looking forward to the weekend. It is the big cat fight of South Africa. I played here once when they hammered us in the one Currie Cup, so everyone knows it is going to be a big challenge.”face a tricky challenge as they travel to Cape Town to take on their coastal rivals Western Province in their clash on Saturday afternoon.