Griquas just about overcame the Natal Sharks as the Golden Lions ran rampant away to the Pumas in the Currie Cup on Friday.
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.
The Cheetahs were crowned 2023 Currie Cup champions after a hard-fought 25-17 victory over the Pumas in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
The Cheetahs will be looking to avenge their painful semi-final loss to the Pumas in last year's Currie Cup when the two teams meet on Saturday to decide the destination of the trophy.
The Sharks suffered a disappointing exit from the Currie Cup semi-finals, losing 26-20 to the defending champions the Pumas at Kings Park.
The Lions got the better of the Griffons, while the Pumas saw off Griquas in Friday's Currie Cup action.