Super 14 rookie Joe Pietersen scored two tries to help Western Stormers to a hard-fought 28-22 win over Central Cheetahs on Saturday.

If you were looking for an omen ahead of the Super 14 semifinals next week, then Bryan Habana’s try against the Cheetahs at Loftus might qualify.

The confidence gained in winning the Vodacom Cup will make Griquas a factor to be reckoned with in the Currie Cup rugby competition.

The Blue Bulls will meet the Sharks in Durban in two weeks’ time to determine the 2008 Currie Cup champion.

The Free State Cheetahs and the Sharks meet in Durban in a Currie Cup clash that is vital to both sides’ aspirations.

The Sharks beat the Blue Bulls 34-25 on Saturday in a Currie Cup match. Also victorious were the Eagles, Western Province and Griquas.

The Sharks defeated Griquas 44-15 in a fast-paced Currie Cup match on Saturday. Also, the Cheetahs secured a rather lucky victory.

The return of nine Springboks and two shock successive defeats of Western Province make this weekend’s Currie Cup rugby fare especially interesting.

The Blue Bulls secured their third win of the season on Saturday, beating the Cheetahs 31-23. Also, Griquas edged Western Province 21-20.