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The shark’s trainer, Sean Everitt. (Photo by Steve Haag / Gallo Images)
Saturday final round Currie Cup accessory between Western Province and the Sharks has been canceled in accordance with Covid-19 protocols.
The decision was made after several positive Covid-19 tests at Camp Sharks.
SA Rugby confirmed in a statement that the match will be declared a draw, with both teams receiving two points each.
The other two games scheduled for this weekend – Griquas v Cheetahs in Kimberley on Saturday (4:30 pm) and Pumas v Bulls in Nelspruit on Sunday (4:00 pm) – are not affected.
The cancellation of the game means that Western Province, currently in second place in the standings with 35 points behind the Bulls who also have 35 points but have a higher point difference, will finish the group stage of the competition with 37 points. , with Sharks moving up to third place, also with 35 points.
The two coastal teams will have to wait for the conclusion of Wednesday’s trans-Jukskei derby between the Bulls and Lions in Pretoria (4pm) and the last two free-for-all games next weekend to see who they will face in the semifinal. end.
– Compiled by Sport24 staff
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