The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Cheetahs at 1.34 — an implied 69% chance. The draw defied it.

• Cheetahs: opened 1.30, closed 1.34 (69%)
• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 25.00 (4%)
• DHL Western Province: opened 3.75, closed 3.45 (27%)

Half-time: DHL Western Province 14 - 5 Cheetahs.

Cheetahs — recent form

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DHL Western Province — recent form

• 2026-08-01DHL Western Province 36-28 Natal Sharks
• 2026-07-26Boland Cavaliers 41-3 DHL Western Province