Cheetahs claw Griffons to go top

The Cheetahs took the lead in the competition after defending champions the Pumas were defeated by the Lions.

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The Cheetahs gained a bonus-point win against the Griffons. Photo: @CheetahsRugby/Twitter.

The Cheetahs braved inclement weather in Bloemfontein for a bonus-point win against the Griffons to claim pole position in the Currie Cup yesterday.

The 19:05 kickoff at Free State Stadium between the local rivals was delayed by almost two-and-a-half hours due to stormy conditions, including lightning, in the region.

The Griffons opened the scoring with a Robbie Petzer penalty in the 18th minute, before Cheetahs fullback Tapiwa Mafura crossed the whitewash twice as the hosts surged into a three-try 21-3 half-time lead.

Flanker Daniel Maartens and replacement Evardi Boshoff dotted down either side of a converted Griffons touchdown in the second half to help the Cheetahs clinch a 33-10 victory and go top of the log after the defending champion Pumas’ defeat to the Lions.

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