Griquas vs Boland Predictions - Griquas to secure opening win of the season
- Griquas lost to Pumas 49-28, strong at home.
- Boland beat Cheetahs 37-35 with late-game drama.
- Griquas favored with a -5.5 handicap.
Griquas to come out on top in tight tussle (Getty Images)
Griquas vs Boland Predictions
Boland showed last weekend that they are here to mix it with the big boys. They played some enterprising rugby, but Griquas are no pushover at home. I am backing Griquas to cover -5.5.
- Griquas vs Boland Predictions
- Head to Head
- Griquas Form
- Griquas Injuries & Team News
- Boland Form
- Boland Injuries & Team News
- Griquas lost their last match.
- Griquas have a good home record in Currie Cup.
- Boland won their opening match of the season.
Head to Head
These two have not met in the Currie Cup since 2017.
Griquas Form
Griquas are always a very solid side, capable of causing some upsets, particularly on home soil, but generally don’t challenge too high up the table.
However, in Kimberley, this Griquas side is very tough to beat. Conditions are fast and hard, something they are very used to. Last week, Griquas got off to a slow start, losing 49-28 to the Pumas away.
Griquas showed plenty of class on attacking during the game, particularly at the start, but over the 80 minutes, the Pumas were far superior.
Griquas Injuries & Team News
Griquas are likely to make a few changes to their side. I expect bar for injuries, two or three changes in the pack.
Boland Form
Boland are back for their first year in the top division since 2017. The Boland is a rich rugby talent area in South Africa but have consistently failed to produce at provincial level.
However, their return to the Currie Cup Premier Division this season has become very interesting. Last week, in their opening game, Boland beat the more fancied Cheetahs 37-35.
After building substantial first half lead, the hosts saw the Cheetahs claw their way back into the match after half time. Eventually the pressure told, and the Cheetahs went into the lead, only for Boland to snatch the game late on through some drama.
Boland Injuries & Team News
Boland were excellent last week and are likely to entrust the same players, depending on injuries.
Verdict
I am backing the Griquas to narrowly beat Boland in Kimberley.
Griquas -5.5
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