The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Gwk Griquas at 1.31 — an implied 71% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Gwk Griquas: opened 1.33, closed 1.31 (71%)
• Draw: opened 21.00, closed 25.00 (4%)
• Lions: opened 3.55, closed 3.60 (26%)

Half-time: Gwk Griquas 35 - 5 Lions.

Lions — recent form

• 2026-08-28Lions 36-5 DHL Western Province
• 2026-08-25Lions 35-36 Nueva Zelanda
• 2026-08-21Natal Sharks 22-22 Lions
• 2026-08-14Lions 29-35 Boland Cavaliers
• 2026-08-01Lions 42-19 Bulls

Gwk Griquas — recent form

• 2026-08-30Boland Cavaliers 17-45 Gwk Griquas
• 2026-08-21Ford Pumas 14-38 Gwk Griquas
• 2026-08-14Gwk Griquas 53-23 Natal Sharks
• 2026-07-31Gwk Griquas 24-21 Cheetahs
• 2026-07-25Gwk Griquas 56-26 Bulls