Griquas vs Cheetahs Predictions - Griquas to come out on top against the Cheetahs in Currie Cup clash

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Griquas have won 3 straight Currie Cup matches vs Cheetahs.
Cheetahs lead the table but lost last meeting against Griquas by 20 points.
Griquas are tipped to cover the handicap at home.

The Griquas are on a home winning streak against the Cheetahs (Getty Images)

The Griquas returned to form last weekend and have often won at home in recent outings. The Cheetahs are first in the Currie Cup standings after two rounds but are on a losing streak against the Griquas.

Griquas have won 8 of their last 10 matches (Currie Cup).
Griquas have won 3 consecutive matches against the Cheetahs (Currie Cup).
Cheetahs lost by 20 points to the Griquas in their last meeting (Currie Cup).

Head to Head

The Toyota Cheetahs have a commanding lead of 17 victories to seven against the Suzuki Griquas, including one draw in 25 meetings in the Carling Currie Cup since 2010.

Griquas Form

Defending Carling Currie Cup champions, the Griquas, bounced back to their best in their clash against the Bulls last weekend, winning 56-26 at home after leading 28-19 at half-time.

Before that performance, the team from Kimberley lost their opening match of the season away to the Stormers, going down 25-19.

The Suzuki Griquas are fourth in the Currie Cup table with six points from two matches.

The Griquas were in fine form against the Bulls and will fancy their chances of recording another victory when they host the Cheetahs, having won three in a row against their opponents.

Cheetahs Form

The Cheetahs registered back-to-back victories in the 2026 Currie Cup after a late surge saw the home side beat the Sharks 43-21, with the score level at 14-14 at the break.

Before that, the Free State Cheetahs got over the line in their season opener against the Lions, winning 29-27 at home after slotting a late penalty.

The Toyota Cheetahs are first in the Currie Cup standings with ten points after two rounds.

The Cheetahs have won both their fixtures in the competition, but now play away from home for the first time this season against a Griquas side that performed well last weekend, and they lost to their opponents by 20 points in their last meeting.

Team News

Griquas

Bobby Alexander and Gurswin Wehr scored three tries each against the Bulls.

IG Prinsloo and Louis Oosthuizen scored a try each in the match.

George Whitehead slotted eight conversions last weekend.

The Griquas team will be added once it has been announced.

Cheetahs

Prince Nkabinde crossed the try line three times in the match against the Sharks.

Springbok Faf de Klerk and Juan Venter scored two tries each last weekend.

Jaco van der Walt kicked over four conversions in the match.

The Cheetahs team to face the Griquas will be added once it has been announced.

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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