The 2025 Currie Cup is heating up as we pass the halfway mark. Round 5 has wrapped up and the log is starting to take shape, with the Free State Cheetahs and Boland Kavaliers battling it out at the top. Below is the updated standings table after all Round 5 fixtures.
Currie Cup Log 28 August 2025:
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | Bns | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free State Cheetahs | 5 | 4 | 1 | 162 | 122 | +40 | 24 | 18 | 5 | 21 |
| 2 | Boland Kavaliers | 5 | 4 | 1 | 162 | 139 | +23 | 23 | 22 | 5 | 21 |
| 3 | Griquas | 5 | 4 | 1 | 191 | 143 | +48 | 28 | 20 | 4 | 20 |
| 4 | Golden Lions | 5 | 3 | 2 | 163 | 135 | +28 | 25 | 20 | 4 | 16 |
| 5 | Pumas | 5 | 2 | 3 | 176 | 142 | +34 | 25 | 19 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 | Blue Bulls | 5 | 2 | 3 | 160 | 134 | +26 | 23 | 18 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 | Sharks XV | 5 | 1 | 4 | 56 | 164 | −108 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | Western Province | 5 | 0 | 5 | 104 | 195 | −91 | 14 | 28 | 1 | 1 |
Key Observations:
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Top Race Intact: Free State Cheetahs and Boland Kavaliers share the top spot with 21 log points each, but the Cheetahs enjoy a better defensive record (fewer points conceded).
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Strong Griquas Challenge: Griquas trail closely in 3rd with 20 points, thanks to a superior points differential (+48).
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Mid-Table Pack: Golden Lions (16 points), Pumas (15), and Blue Bulls (10) form a competitive middle group, with Pumas showing scoring prowess via bonus points.
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Struggling Teams: Sharks XV and Western Province sit at the bottom, with only 6 and 1 points respectively.
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