Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s lone Currie Cup clash between the Lions and Sharks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00.
GRIQUAS V BULLS CLASH CANCELLED
The clash will be the only match on Saturday after it was confirmed earlier on Thursday that the Griquas v Bulls clash in Kimberley had been cancelled after a number of Bulls players and management staff tested positive for Covid-19.
After a result, the match was deemed a draw and both sides picked up two points.
With respect to the current wooden-spoonists Griquas, the Bulls will view that outcome as three log points lost.
It also gives the Sharks extra incentive as the KwaZulu-Natal side are now only seven points behind the Bulls, but have two matches in hand.
The top spot in the standings in all-important in terms of hosting a potential final.
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Peyper will be assistant by Cwengile Jadezweni and Aimee Barrett-Theron on the touchlines, while Stuart Berry will perform TMO duties.
Meanwhile, Friday’s clash between the Pumas and Cheetahs in Nelspruit will be blown by Rasta Rashivhenge.
Aimee Barrett-Theron will again be an Assistant Referee along with Morne Ferreira while Pro Legoete will be in the TMO booth.
Kick-off at the Mbombela Stadium is at 19:00.
