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5 Big Sports Matches You Can’t Afford To Miss This Weekend
We round up the biggest and best sports fixtures that you need to see this weekend.
The weekend is here and there are some epic encounters to keep you eye on, including some massive international rugby clashes, more intense Premier League meet-ups, some Currie Cup battles, and the excitement in the ITM Cup.
Pumas vs Golden Lions (Currie Cup rugby)
Friday, 19:10
Golden Lions head coach, Johan Ackermann, has made several changes to his team for the Steval Pumas clash. There is however major concern regarding the fitness of their captain, Jaco Kriel, who sustained a quadriceps injury in the captain’s run on Thursday morning. The Pumas have been playing enterprising rugby themselves, and with the current ambitious of the Johannesburg team too, this should be an exciting match full of running rugby.
Wellington vs Northland (ITM Cup rugby)
Saturday, 09:35
All Blacks loose forward Victor Vito returns to the Wellington Lions pack for Saturday’s national provincial clash with Northland at Westpac Stadium. Vito, a blindside flanker with the national side, will play at No 8 for Wellington, as part of a brilliant loose trio with Ardie Savea and captain Brad Shields. Vaea Fifita moves to lock, to accommodate Vito’s return. Northland played a strong game against Southland last week and should be sticking to the enterprising rugby brand utilising their young squad.
Griquas vs Blue Bulls (Currie Cup rugby)
Saturday, 15:00
Currie Cup log leaders, the Blue Bulls, travel to Kimberley this weekend where they face a potentially difficult away fixture against the Griquas side. Griquas are still searching for their first win, but the Blue Bulls travel to the Diamond City with the full knowledge that a visit to Kimberley is always a testing, bruising affair for any visiting team. The Bulls’ impressive second-half resurgence against Western Province last week will give the Pretoria side some fuel going into this week’s encounter.
Ireland vs Wales (International friendly rugby)
Saturday, 15:30
With the World Cup less than a month away, both of these sides will be going through the final phases of their preparation before making the short trip to England to get proceedings under way. Wales have a considerably tougher pool than Ireland for the World Cup and they will face England, Australia, Fiji and Uruguay whereas Joe Schmidt’s side have been drawn against France, Italy, Canada and Romania. With this being the penultimate game of the warm ups, it will be important that both sides put in a good shift here, especially Wales who were embarrassed the last time he pair met.
Tottenham vs Everton (English Premier League)
Saturday, 18:30
Spurs were victorious in the most recent meeting between the two sides thanks to Kane, who scored the winner in a 1-0 victory on the final day of last season at Goodison Park. The result completed a league double for Pochettino’s side following their 2-1 triumph in the reverse fixture last November. Three successive wins against the Toffees mean that Spurs head into the game unbeaten in the last five meetings, and Everton are searching for their first win over the North Londoners since Nikica Jelavic netted a stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 win in December 2012.
Which game are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments section below…
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james n-y
August 28, 2015 at 11:20
the spurs vs everton game is going to be a cracker. both teams need a win and with the form lukaku is in i can only see this going one way. i think everton have this one. it will be interesting to see what happens with john stones. chelsea have just put in a 40 million pound bid for the defender that will really test everton’s resolve.
City Fan
August 28, 2015 at 11:23
I really hope CFC don’t get him. His career will be over.
Kabs
August 28, 2015 at 11:27
I disagree. If you look at the Chelsea’s back four (Iva, Cahill, Terry and Azpi) two of them have been there since mourinho’s first stint at chelsea. Cahill who’s been there for a while and has become a quality defender (and most likely will become captain once terry leaves) replaced Alex who also was there for quite some time. Azpi replaced Cole who was at chelsea for about 10 years or so. So i think if he wants to go to a club to build a career, i think Chelsea is the place.
City Fan
August 28, 2015 at 11:31
Lets see what happens with Chelsea and Palace….. monday we’ll see who has the bragging rights
City Fan
August 28, 2015 at 11:33
There is no doubt that chelsea need a defender. they are bleeding goals at the moment
james n-y
August 28, 2015 at 11:32
I’m keen to see how Mourinho fairs against Pardew’s Palace.
jhb_boet
August 28, 2015 at 11:21
Lions vs Pumas is going to be he game to watch. with the form the lions are in i think this is going t be a complete domination by the pride of joburg
Lions Fan 96
August 28, 2015 at 11:21
here here
Kabs
August 28, 2015 at 11:28
C’maaaaaaaaaaaan the Lions!
Lions Fan 96
August 28, 2015 at 11:22
The lions vs pumas game is going to be awesome. I have been so excited all week.
City Fan
August 28, 2015 at 11:23
ya ya, the lions need to be humbled so all there supporters can relax
Kabs
August 28, 2015 at 11:27
Na bruh, lions all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kabs
August 28, 2015 at 11:29
How has Newcastle vs Arsenal been left off of this list??????????
Kabs
August 28, 2015 at 11:30
and for that matter, Watford vs City?????? thats going to be an 8 goal fiesta. 8 – 0 to city that is
City Fan
August 28, 2015 at 11:30
Finally something we can agree on. BLUE MOON!!!!
Call me Big Poppa
August 28, 2015 at 11:35
hehehe i think so. watford don’t stand a chance
Call me Big Poppa
August 28, 2015 at 11:34
I agree. bloody bias.