The Suzuki Griquas will face the Pumas in Kimberley in the final of the SA Cup after they managed to go through the round-robin stage unbeaten.

On Friday night, the Griquas were too strong for the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloemfontein as they claimed a 39-17 victory at Shimla Park.

The Peacock Blues managed to score five tries, with the fleet-footed Cameron Hufke crossing the whitewash for a brace.

Janco Uys, Sako Makata and Stephan Smit all managed to score tries as well, while the seasoned flyhalf, George Whitehead, contributed with 12 points by landing three conversions, while also scoring a penalty and a drop goal.

Over at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, the Pumas managed to secure their spot in the final with a convincing 43-14 win against the Griffons.

The hooker, Darnell Osuagwu scored twice for the Pumas, while Stefan Coetzee, Kwanda Dimaza and Ruwald van der Merwe scored. They were also awarded with a penalty try.

The last time these two teams met, the Griquas scrum absolutely dominated the Pumas as they secured a 31-26 win in Kimberley.

SA Rugby is yet to confirm the day and kick-off time for the final at the Suzuki Stadium.

In Saturday's games the SWD Eagles will face the Leopards at Outeniqua Park in George with this game kicking off at 14:30. At 15:00, the Boland Cavaliers are at home to Eastern Province at Rhino Park in Piketberg. 

On Sunday at 14:00, the Border Bulldogs will tackle the Valke at Police Park in East London, in what is the last game of the SA Cup group stage.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport