Griquas Maintain Perfect Record While Cheetahs Secure Vital Road Victory Against SWD Eagles

Griquas dominate Eastern Province to lead SA Cup standings while Cheetahs secure a crucial comeback win over SWD Eagles. Read the full Round 6 wrap.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 20, 2026, 5:20 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Rugby365

Griquas Assert Dominance in Second Half Surge

The unbeaten Griquas solidified their status as primary title contenders by dismantling Eastern Province 52–9 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. While the first half remained competitive due to the kicking accuracy of Maxwell Klaasen, who kept the hosts within five points at the break, the Kimberley-based side shifted into a higher gear after the interval. According to match reports, the Griquas utilized their superior physicality and pace to cross the line eight times in total, leaving the Eastern Province defense unable to bridge the gap in intensity during the final forty minutes.

Cheetahs Overcome Deficit Through Tactical Bench Impact

In a closely watched encounter in George, the Cheetahs utilized a powerful second-half performance to secure a 26–17 victory over the SWD Eagles. The hosts originally held a 12–5 lead at halftime and extended that advantage to 17–5 before the Cheetahs’ replacement bench altered the momentum of the contest. The strategic introduction of fresh forwards led to three converted maul tries, which proved decisive in neutralizing the Eagles' hopes of securing their fifth win of the season.

Clinical Pumas Overwhelm Leopards in Mbombela

The defending champion Pumas produced a ruthless display on Friday night, defeating the Leopards 85–0 to remain in contention for a home semifinal. The Mpumalanga side established a commanding 40–0 lead by halftime, with Gustav du Rand and Dalvon Blood playing pivotal roles in the scoring spree. According to observers, the Pumas maintained their intensity throughout the second half, eventually tallying thirteen tries as captain Willie Engelbrecht and his squad capitalised on nearly every offensive opportunity.