The match between the Toyota Free State Cheetahs XV and DHL Western Province should be of the highest quality, but a defeat could be detrimental to the men from Bloemfontein’s chances to make the semi-finals.
The Free Staters are currently ahead of Boland on the log because of their superior points’ difference, but the men from the Winelands are expected to have the better of Zimbabwe Academy when they clash in Wellington on Saturday, and should keep up the pressure on the two top sides.
Friday night’s clash in George is between SWD and Border, but neither can still qualify for the playoffs and only pride will be at stake at Outeniqua Park.
And in the final match on Sunday, the Cell C Sharks XV will have a tough outing against the Multisure EP Elephants at Wolfson Stadium, where the Durbanites will be looking to keep their semi-final chances alive.
Current standings – South Section:
1. DHL Western Province - 24
2. Toyota Free State XV - 20
3. Boland - 20
4. Cell C Sharks XV - 16
5. Multisure EP Elephants - 10
6. SWD - 7
7. Border - 5
8. Zimbabwe Academy - 2
Fixtures – South Section:
Friday 31 May:
SWD Eagles v Border Bulldogs
Venue: Outeniqua Park, George
Kick-off: 19h00
Referee: Vusi Msibi
Saturday 2 June:
Boland Cavaliers v Zimbabwe Academy
Venue: Boland Stadium, Wellington
Kick-off: 15:30
Referee: Quinton Immelman
Sunday 3 June (Rugby Festival, Wolfson Stadium, Port Elizabeth):
Toyota Free State Cheetahs XV v DHL Western Province
Kick-off: 12:30
Referee: Stuart Berry
TMO: Christie du Preez
TV: SS10
Multisure EP Elephants v Cell C Sharks XV
Kick-off: 14:30
Referee: Paul Mente
TMO: Christie du Preez
TV: SS10