The Vodacom Free State Cheetahs won through in a nail biting finish to the Absa Currie Cup 20-18. The first half of this match was a dour affair as both sides resorted to the boot and position, thus half time was 6-3 to the Cheetahs. The second half however came to light as the Lions looked to be running away with the game having moved out to an 18-6 lead. No one could have foreseen how the Cheetahs would come to life in the last 15 minutes and score 14 unanswered points to steal the game thanks to a touch line conversion right on the death. The game had featured a parade of the Rugby World Cup and the Springboks team during half-time, which had added to a wonderful day for both sets of supporters.

Scorers

Vodacom Free State, tries, Heinrich Brüssow and Tewis de Bruyn, conversions, Willem de Waal (2) and penalties, Willem de Waal (2).
Xerox Lions, tries, Willie Wepener and Jano Vermaak, conversions, Earl Rose and penalties, Louis Strydom and Earl Rose.