Currie Cup Teams
The Currie Cup is contested by South Africa's provincial unions, and knowing each side's strengths, squad depth and home-ground record is the core of betting it. Here is what to weigh up for each.
The provincial unions
The competition is fought out by unions like the Blue Bulls (Pretoria), Western Province (Cape Town), the Sharks (Durban), the Lions (Johannesburg), the Cheetahs (Bloemfontein), Griquas (Kimberley) and the Pumas (Mbombela), with the exact line-up shifting between seasons. The traditional heavyweights bring deep squads and pedigree, while the smaller unions are dangerous at home and capable of an upset that lengthens the favourites' Currie Cup outright odds.
What to know betting each
Squad depth varies a lot, especially when the bigger unions release players to franchise duty, so check the team news before you bet. Home advantage is the great leveller — a smaller union at home is a live handicap play against a fancied visitor. Match each side's attacking strength against the total points line, and weigh form going into the knockouts. See the Currie Cup predictions page for our read and the Currie Cup guide for all the markets.
Frequently asked questions
Which teams play in the Currie Cup?
South Africa's provincial unions — sides like the Blue Bulls, Western Province, the Sharks, the Lions, the Cheetahs, Griquas and the Pumas — with the exact line-up varying between seasons.
Does it matter which union plays at home?
Yes, a lot. Provincial sides are notoriously hard to beat on their own ground, so home advantage is one of the biggest factors when betting any Currie Cup match.