Griquas saw off the Sharks 55 to 21 in the Currie Cup on Thursday, 14 August 2026. The hosts made it five wins from their last six matches, and here's the thing — the margin tells you everything about where they're heading this season. The visitors, meanwhile, have now lost four of their last five fixtures across all competitions.
That 55-point haul came after a string of mixed results for Griquas, who had recently lost to the Stormers 19 to 25 before bouncing back with wins over the Lions and Bulls. By then, you could see the pattern emerging: when they find their rhythm, they don't just win — they punish you for it.
The Sharks' troubles have been more consistent. They went down 0 to 54 to New Zealand just three days earlier, then managed a narrow victory over the Boland Cavaliers before losing to the Stormers and the Chitas in succession. To be fair, they had beaten the Pumas 26 to 24 at home, but form like that doesn't inspire confidence when you're facing a team in flow.
What matters now is the table position and what this result changes. The Sharks will be looking to regroup quickly — they have nothing to show for their last three Currie Cup outings apart from the solitary win in Pretoria. Griquas, on the other hand, are building something that could make life awkward for the top sides.
In the Currie Cup standings, this result leaves the Sharks searching for momentum while the hosts have climbed into contention. Not that the table means much at this stage — it's the performances that will tell you who's genuine when the fixtures get tougher.