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by Ita Emmanuel | in Currie Cup Predictions
Fireworks await at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg as last year's finalist Golden Lions trade tackles with three-time champions Suzuki Griquas in this 2025 Currie Cup final showdown on Saturday. Can the Lions edge out the Peacock Blues to win their 12th Currie Cup trophy? Let's explore the match in more detail and share our prediction.
After missing out on the coveted rugby title last season, Golden Lions are back on the biggest stage of South Africa rugby's competition. A slim six-point defeat to Hollywoodbets Sharks denied them the title last season and they will be determined not to slip up again this time around – at least not in front of their home fans. The Johannesburg-based giants last lifted the trophy in 2015 and have finished as runners-up twice (in 2019 and 2024) since then.
It's been over five decades since Suzuki Griquas last won the Currie Cup title. They recently closed in on breaking this prolonged misfortune in 2022, reaching the finals before losing 26-19 to champions Pumas. Can the Peacock Blues stun Golden Lions on Saturday to end this prolonged deadlock? Let's take a closer look on both teams' form, squad and other details.
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The Best Betting Odds for Fidelity ADT Lions v Suzuki Griquas Match
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Fidelity ADT Lions vs Suzuki Griquas Form
Fidelity ADT Lions and Suzuki Griquas Last Matches
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Fidelity ADT Lions vs Suzuki Griquas Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Fidelity ADT Lions - Suzuki Griquas: Form Analysis
Golden Lions rounded off their Currie Cup regular season on a brilliant note, thrashing would-be final opponents Suzuki Griquas 37-7. The Mzwakhe Nkosi and Ivan van Rooyen-led side aced two crucial objectives with that single victory – winning the race to finish top of the rankings and bringing Suzuki Griquas' five-match winning streak to an end.
Meanwhile, the 2024 finalists saved their best result for the semi-finals against Boland Cavaliers. A 27-point first-half lead and a 26-14 win in the second saw the team demolish the Wellington-based opponents 67-19 to qualify for the final.
Golden Lions have won all their five fixtures at Ellis Park Stadium this season by blowout margins.
Suzuki Griquas finished second in the standings in the regular season with 25 points – one behind Golden Lions following their final matchday defeat. They defeated Free State Cheetahs 25-5 in the semi-final but have lost six of their last nine away Currie Cup matches mostly by wide double-digit margins.
Additionally, the Peacock Blues have consistently come up short against the Golden Lions lately. They are winless in each of their last three encounters with the Lions, two of which by double-digit margins.
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Fidelity ADT Lions & Suzuki Griquas Squad Analysis
Hooker PJ Botha, who has captained Golden Lions in their last three matches, is out of this match after picking up a knee injury in the semi-final win over Boland Cavaliers. However, the team boasts enough depth to offset his absence. Fast-rising fullback Quan Horn, who has tallied 15 points in 18 appearances for the Lions, has been lined up to start.
The Lions' leading try scorer, Angelo Davids, known for his quick feet and powerful runs, is also back in the lineup after his semi-final heroics against Boland Cavaliers. The terrific wing scored four tries against the Cavaliers and is likely to strain Suzuki Griquas' backline.
Suzuki Griquas will miss towering lock Malembe Mpofu, who is nursing a head injury, in their forward pack. Pieter Bergh has lined up lock Derik Pretorius in place of the injured forward, though the latter may not match Mpofu's impact and influence in the team.
South African rugby royalty George Whitehead will make his 77th appearance for Suzuki Griquas against Golden Lions
Meanwhile, Golden Lions will have to watch out for Suzuki Griquas' legendary fly-half George Whitehead who has the most points in the tournament (64). Speedster Gurshwin Wehr, who is the tournament's joint-top try scorer with eight to his name, is another attacking threat in the Pieter Bergh's sides' fold capable of putting the Golden Lions' backline to test.
Fidelity ADT Lions - Suzuki Griquas Key Points
- Golden Lions thrashed Suzuki Griquas 37-7 in the final matchday of 2025 Currie Cup regular season.
- Golden Lions have won all their Currie Cup matches this season at Ellis Park Stadium by 21 or more points.
- Suzuki Griquas have lost six of their last nine away Currie Cup matches, mostly by double-digit margins.
- Suzuki Griquas have lost their last three encounters with Golden Lions, two of which by blowout margins.
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Our Fidelity ADT Lions vs Suzuki Griquas Prediction
After losing last season's final by a slim margin, Golden Lions will look to go all out for victory this time around. Moreover, the Lions will also relish the added advantage of playing this final at Ellis Park Stadium – their home stadium.
They have won all their five Currie Cup matches this season by wide double-digit margins at the venue. They also won their last meetings with Suzuki griquas. Meanwhile, Suzuki Griquas have lost six of their nine away matches, mostly by wide margins. Our Golden Lions vs Suzuki Griquas prediction is Golden Lions -21.5 handicap points.
Fidelity ADT Lions vs Suzuki Griquas - Other Interesting Predictions
Angelo Davids scored a try anytime
Angelo Davids has been a standout performer for Golden Lions in the tournament. His most notable performance came in the semi-final against Boland Cavaliers where he scored four tries. We expect him to lead the charge against Suzuki Griquas on Saturday and score at least one try anytime.
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