Sharks vs Griffons Predictions & Tips - Sharks set to cover in Currie Cup

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 10 Mar 2023

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Marc Thomas 10 Mar 2023

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Watch the Sharks vs Griffons in the Currie Cup on Saturday (11:30 GMT)
The hosts are weakened due to the URC players not being available
Can the visitors upset the odds on Currie Cup debut?

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Sharks set for big home win (Getty Images)

Sharks vs Griffons Predictions

The Sharks Currie Cup side is a severely weakened one compared to that of the URC. However, they still have a strong squad and should be too good for the Griffons.

Sharks vs Griffons Predictions
Head to Head
Sharks Form
Sharks Injuries & Team News
Griffons Form
Griffons Injuries & Team News

I’m backing the hosts to come away with a win by more than 14 points.

Sharks won 5 of their 12 Currie Cup matches last season.
Griffons have just been promoted to the Currie Cup Premier Division.

Head to Head

These sides have not met in the last decade.

Sharks Form

The Sharks had a disappointing Currie Cup campaign last season, ending fifth on the table. They missed out on the semi-finals by two points after winning five of their 12 matches.

The Currie Cup is mostly played with second-string players as the Sharks, like three other unions, are playing in the United Rugby Championship at the same time.

Sharks Injuries & Team News

With the URC on a break this weekend due to the Six Nations, the Sharks have named a side that features some youngsters and some stalwarts.

Lionel Cronje starts at flyhalf with Murray Koster captaining from inside centre.

Griffons Form

The Griffons have been promoted to the Currie Cup Premier Division this season. They have not featured in the competition for more than a decade.

Nonetheless, the Griffons will fancy their chances of getting a few results. They have a young side and should play an exciting brand of rugby.

Griffons Injuries & Team News

The Griffons don’t have any big names in their side but will be at full strength with no injuries reported.

Verdict

Sharks v Griffons

Sharks are backed to cover the -14 handicap.

Sharks -14

Handicap

@9/10 - 5 Units

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