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Mzanzi Challenge
Rugby union competition in South Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2023 Currie Cup First Division ran concurrently with the Mzansi Challenge, which, in addition to the six South African sides, featured four additional international sides; the Welwitschias from Namibia, the Zimbabwe Goshawks, the Simbas from Kenya and the San Clemente Rhinos from the USA. Initially, the Tel Aviv Heat from Israel were due to play. However, after pressure from the South African BDS, SARU withdrew their invitation to the Heat, who were replaced by the Rhinos.[1][2]
The SA Cup became the long term replacement for the Mzansi Challenge.[3]
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Standings - Mzansi Challenge
Updated to match(es) played on 17 June 2023. Source: springboks.rugby
Rules for classification: Tournament points in the standings were awarded to teams as follows:
Rules for classification: Tournament points in the standings were awarded to teams as follows:
- 4 points for a win.
- 2 points for a draw.
- 1 bonus point for a loss in a match by seven points or under.
- 1 bonus point for scoring four tries or more.
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Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Play-offs
On the eve of the playoffs, South Western Districts Eagles threatened to pull out of their semifinal, disputing the decision to award the Valke points after they refused to play against the San Clemente Rhinos.[4]
Semifinals
| 10 June 2023 | Valke | 57–30 | Leopards | Barnard Stadium | ||
| 15:00 |
| 10 June 2023 | SWD Eagles | 37–20 | Boland Cavaliers | Outeniqua Park | ||
| 15:00 |
Final
| 17 June 2023 | Valke | 55–38 | SWD Eagles | Barnard Stadium | ||
| 12.30 | Try: Tshabalala Elias Wellman Stamper Ntunja Arendse Con: Fortune (5) Pen: Fortune (5) |
Try: Syster (2) Leonard Stander Ntsane Con: Weich (3) Syster (1) |
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