Sharks vs Golden Lions Prediction & Betting Tips - Currie Cup

Prediction published on 01/06/2023, 15:45  by Devesh Jaganath in Currie Cup Predictions

The current Currie Cup leaders, the Natal Sharks, will look to secure a home semi-final when they host the Golden Lions at Kingspark Stadium on Saturday evening. The hosts are two points clear of the Free State Cheetahs in second, and a win here will guarantee that they finish in the top two. The Sharks have made an incredible comeback in this tournament following a rough start when several of their players were playing in tournaments abroad. However, since returning from the European Rugby Champions Cup, the men from Durban have looked formidable. Following their 35-9 win over the Griffons last weekend, the Sharks took the lead in the Currie Cup standings and are the only side that are guaranteed a place in the final four with two games left to play. They are now on a six-match win streak dating back to the first week in April. However, the last time that they did lose, it was to this opponent by 34-22. The Sharks have only lost once at home this season and will want to get their revenge here in front of their home crowd. Can the Sharks sink the Lions at the Shark Tank? 

The Golden Lions, meanwhile, are still in the thick of a fierce battle for the final qualification spot. Despite losing one more match, they are level on 31 points with Western Province due to the 11 invaluable bonus points they’ve picked up to date. The Lions will play the bottom-side, the Griffons, in the final fixture of the group stage, while Western Province will entertain the Sharks. The Lions pulled themselves back into contention for qualification by beating Western Province last week 32-12, and they will hope that their momentum can carry them into this crucial match. A win here will certainly increase their chances of qualification significantly, with a favourable fixture to come next weekend.