Bruce's Buzz: Gold Cup Round Up

Six teams have already earned their spots in the quarter finals of South Africa's Gold Cup this past weekend and four matches this Saturday will decide who take the remaining two spots.

Durbell demolished Worcester Villagers 74-23 to secure thier spot at the top of the Group A log alongside College Rovers who managed a narrow 34-31 win over Old Selbornians this weekend. Both teams are assured of a place in the quarter finals, but their upcoming match against each other will determine who gets home ground advantage. Durbell only need a draw to secure the privilage.

Group D is in a similar situation after PE Police defeated Sishen 24-19. Pretoria Police take on East London Police in Pretoria on Saturday and unless there is a huge upset, the Pretoria side will take the fourth quarter final spot.

Group B is where the big action is this weekend: "The early TV game (13.30) will decide whether there's anything to play for in the later game in Windhoek. Impala at home must be favoured to beat Pirates but this is a steely Pirates team. I predict a high scoring draw and for Wanderers and Evergreens to trade blow for blow and for the second place spot in the group to be decided on points difference," says SARU's Duane Heath.

I'm going to risk saying that results from Group C are a bit of a foregone conculsion as False Bay are pretty sure to beat White River at Philip Herbstein Field, Constantia. That result will see them join Brakpan in the quarter finals.

The big crowds that turned out to watch the match between Old Georgians and Durban Collegians in Harare were a great sight and a testament to the popularity of club rugby in our neighbouring countries. Perhaps we'll see Botswana and Mozambique field teams in coming years. One can dream!

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