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GWK Park, Kimberley (27-08-2011, 14:00 GMT)
It’s the battle for Central South African supremacy at GWK Park in Kimberley on Saturday afternoon when the Toyota Free State Cheetahs take on GWK Griquas.
These two teams are quite close to each other as they form a partnership in the Toyota Cheetahs’ Vodacom Super Rugby franchise. Free State travel to Kimberley on the back of a massive victory over the Pumas, while Griquas lost to the Blue Bulls in Pretoria last weekend.
According to Adriaan Strauss, captain of the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, they will not single out certain players that they might know better from playing together in Vodacom Super Rugby.
“If you do that, there is always the danger that some of their other players might surprise you. We’re approaching this game like any other â€" we’d like to go there and win, and I’m sure they would like to get back on the winning track.
“Griquas never need extra motivation when playing at home and we’re mindful of how good they are, even though they lost to the Blue Bulls last week. I’m sure both sides will give their all, and afterwards we’ll be friends again.â€
GWK Griquas vs Toyota Free State Cheetahs
Date: Saturday, 27 August
Kick-off: 15:00
Venue: GWK Park, Kimberley
Referee: Jason Jaftha
Last year in Absa Currie Cup:
• 16 July: Free State Cheetahs won 33-26 in Bloemfontein
• 3 September: Free State Cheetahs won 33-28 in Kimberley