The unbeaten duo of the Pumas and Griquas have been dominating the SA Cup, but a chasing pack are desperate to secure a place in the top four to ensure qualification for the Currie Cup Premier Division.
Only one match is scheduled for Friday, when Griquas host Eastern Province in Kimberley at 3pm. The defending champions Griquas are in rampant form and are heavy favourites to extend their remarkable winning streak, which has seen them win all matches so far since the start of the competition last year.
Saturdays full programme of four games all of which start at 3pm will see the Border Bulldogs hosting the Kavaliers in East London the Leopards facing the Pumas in Potchefstroom the Cheetahs welcoming SWD Eagles to Bloemfontein and the Valke entertaining the Griffons in what promises to be an enthralling encounter in Kempton Park.
With only a third of the league phase remaining, a fierce race is developing below the Griquas and Pumas for the remaining two qualifying spots for the Currie Cup Premier Division.
Last year's inaugural champions, Griquas, and beaten finalists, Pumas, lead the chase with 25 league points each from their five bonus-point wins.