DHL Western Province and the Cell C Sharks will go head-to-head in a table-topping thriller in the Currie Cup at DHL Newlands on Saturday, where the winning side will secure a home semifinal and take a step closer to finishing the pool stages in pole position.

The match – which marks the only Currie Cup clash this weekend – is expected to be epic as both sides have won all four of their matches this season with bonus points, and need only three more points in their two remaining matches to guarantee home semifinals in the competition.

Defending champions, DHL Western Province, will enter the match as the second-best attacking team, with 27 tries to 17 by the Durbanites, while the teams have been closely matched on defence with the Capetonians conceding 78 points and their counterparts 72, which sets the scene for a cracker.

The fact that the last time the teams met was in the 2017 Currie Cup final, which DHL Western Province won 33-21 in Durban, is expected to spice things up.

Interestingly, the hosts have won four of the last five match-ups between the teams – three of which were in Durban – but they suffered defeats in all but one of their home games against the KwaZulu-Natalians at DHL Newlands since 2013.

Fans at DHL Newlands will be able to find and tag themselves on an interactive 360 degree FANCAM image, compliments of DirectAxis Financial Services, which can be shared on social media by registering on directaxis.fancam.com. A virtual Currie Cup trophy will also be hidden on the image, and those who find it stand a chance to win a VIP trip to the Currie Cup final.

Gates on matchday will open at 12h30, so spectators are encouraged to allow enough time to clear security and get to their seats timeously in order to avoid missing any of the action.

Tickets are available through Computicket- either online at wprugby.computicket.com – or in-store and also from Shoprite/Checkers stores and the DHL Newlands Box Office during match weeks. Only tickets bought from wprugby.computicket.com, or any Computicket outlet will be valid at DHL Newlands. These are the only outlets which are licenced to sell tickets to DHL Newlands. Tickets obtained from any other source may not be valid.

Parking is available at schools in the stadium vicinity and will open at 12h00 at Groote Schuur Primary School (R50) and 12h30 at Sans Souci Girls’ High School (R50). No braaing allowed on these fields.

There will be no public signing session held after the game.

Please be RESPECTFUL of all supporters and those around you, as well as the players, coaches, officials and staff. Everyone would like to enjoy the game in a safe and pleasant environment. Please specifically note that – Western Province Rugby, the SAPS, VOC Commander, the safety officer or Disaster Management members shall be entitled to refuse admission to, or to eject from the Ground, any person whose behaviour or conduct could in the reasonable opinion of WP Rugby, the SAPS, VOC Commander, the safety officer or Disaster Management members constitute a source of danger, nuisance or annoyance to spectators or other persons.

Western Province Rugby reserves the right to refuse admission to, or to eject from the Ground, any person who in the reasonable opinion of WP Rugby, its servants or agents, makes or incites any form of racial abuse, chanting, gesturing or behaviour.

Please specifically note that unauthorised access to the field is strictly prohibited and field invaders will be subject to arrest by SAPS. In the Stadium no unauthorised person is permitted on the playing or performance area (i.e. the pitch and its surrounding and no person may remain in a gangway, entrance, exit or staircase at any time.

Spectators are also reminded that admission to the Stadium may also be denied to ticket holders under the influence of, or carrying alcohol or any narcotic substance and that the stadium is a non-smoking facility. Pass-outs are allowed at designated gates to allow smokers to exit the stadium.

Please also note that the Pickard and scholars stand are alcohol-free zones. Two beers per person may be purchased and taken onto the stands, as long as they are decanted into plastic mugs.

Should you require any assistance or wish to report any issue, please approach the nearest security official and request the stand security manager.

Please enjoy your day out at DHL Newlands, we stand together.

CLICK HERE to read the stadium rules.

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CLICK HERE to buy a ticket to DHL Western Province v Cell C Sharks on Saturday.