The new Currie Cup season kicked off on Friday night with the Pumas running in six tries to claim a decisive 49-28 bonus-point victory over the Griquas at Mbombela Stadium.
The Pumas were crowned SA Cup champions for the first time after outclassing defending titleholders Griquas 39-14 in Saturday’s final at the Mbombela Stadium.
A group of Griquas players will join the Stormers squad for their pre-season preparations as part of the development agreement between the two teams.
The Lions secured a semifinal spot with a mauling of the Griffons, while the Griquas claimed victory over Western Province with a try at the death in a dead-rubber match in Currie Cup action on Friday night.
It's out of the frying pan and into the fire for Springbok Ben-Jason Dixon as he will play for Western Province in their Currie Cup encounter with Griquas in Kimberley on Friday.
The Lions cemented top spot on the Currie Cup table with an away win over the Bulls while Griquas beat the Cheetahs in Kimberley.