The Cheetahs put in a rousing second-half performance to overpower Western Province 37-17 in their Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein.
Griquas just about overcame the Natal Sharks as the Golden Lions ran rampant away to the Pumas in the Currie Cup on Friday.
Nine of the Springboks not involved in Saturday's decider against Ireland at Kings Park have been released to their respective Currie Cup teams.
The Bulls emerged 25-30 victors over Western Province in their Currie Cup opener in a rain-soaked affair in Cape Town on Sunday.
The Cheetahs began the defence of their Currie Cup crown with a statement of intent after an 82-20 walloping of the Griffons in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Lions only just kept the Sharks at bay in a Kings Park thriller after the Pumas had pummeled the Griquas in Kimberley in Currie Cup action on Friday.