Currie Cup: Semifinal fixtures confirmed

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The two semifinal matches of this season's Currie Cup will be played in Pretoria and Bloemfontein on Friday and Saturday.

After nail-biting Currie Cup final round-robin clashes at the weekend, there are only four teams standing - Cheetahs, Bulls, Griquas and Pumas.

Cheetahs finished in first place with 48 points, followed by the Bulls on 47. Griquas follow in third (36 points) while the Pumas (29 points).

The result means that Cheetahs take on Pumas, while Bulls face Griquas in the two semi-final fixtures.

The action will kick off on Friday at Loftus Versfeld, with a clash between the Bulls and Griquas, at 19.00 (17.00 GMT).

On Saturday the action moves to Free State Stadium, where the Cheetahs host Pumas.

Saturday's fixture is set for a 13.30 (11.30 GMT) start.

Currie Cup semifinals:

Friday, June 17

Bulls v Griquas

Venue: Loftus Versesfled, Pretoria

Kick-off: 19.00 (17.00 GMT)

Referee: TBC

Assistant referees: TBC

TMO: TBC

Saturday, June 18

Cheetahs v Pumas

Venue: Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein

Kick-off: 13.30 (11.30 GMT)

Referee: TBC

Assistant referees: TBC

TMO: TBC