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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>In Kimberley<\/b><\/p>\n

The brandy was flowing and the braais were raging from as early as 09:00 at Griqua Park on Saturday as fans congregated for what many are calling the biggest day in the union’s history.<\/p>\n

At 15:00, hosts Griquas will take on the Pumas in the Currie Cup final.<\/p>\n

Some have suggested that this year’s tournament has lost some of its value due to the big unions – Western Province, the Bulls, the Sharks and Lions – having to prioritise the United Rugby Championship this season.<\/p>\n

Try telling that to these Kimberley locals.<\/p>\n

“I was here in 1998 when we lost the semi-final to Western Province,” said diehard fan Jaco Burger, nursing a brandy poured into an old coffee jar.<\/p>\n

“That one hurt, but today means everything.<\/p>\n

“Around 130 years ago the Currie Cup was born, and Mr. Currie gave that cup to Griquas. This is what it’s about. Rugby is life.”<\/p>\n

Jacques van Wyk confirmed to Sport24 that around 180 rugby-crazed locals from the small town of Hartswater were making the 90-minute journey.<\/p>\n

“That’s about the entire population of Hartswater,” he laughed.<\/p>\n

“This is a day of history and we don’t know when we’ll see something like this again.”<\/p>\n

Others, like Chris Louw, have no intention of going through the gates into Griqua Park to watch the match. The party and the ‘gees’, he insists, is in the outside area.<\/p>\n

“We can hear from the roars and groans whether we are winning or losing,” he said.<\/p>\n

Sport24 understands that six members of the class of 1970 – the last time Griquas won the Currie Cup – were on their way to the stadium too.<\/p>\n

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