The 1971 Currie Cup was the 33nd edition of the Currie Cup, the premier annual domestic rugby union competition in South Africa.

1971 Currie Cup
CountriesSouth Africa
ChampionsJoint winners:
Northern Transvaal (5th title)
Transvaal (5th title)
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The tournament was jointly won by Northern Transvaal and Transvaal – the fifth time each of those teams won the competition – after the two teams drew 14–14 in the final in Johannesburg.[1]

Results edit

Semi-final edit

Transvaal 16–9 [note 1] Natal Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg  
Report[1][2]

Final edit

Transvaal 14–14 Northern Transvaal Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg  
Report[1][2] Referee: Gert Bezuidenhout

See also edit

Notes edit

  1. ^ According to Rugby365, this match finished 16–9.[2] However, according to SuperSport, Transvaal won 23–10.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Currie Cup Finals History". SuperSport. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Currie Cup semifinals: Stats and facts". Rugby365. 16 October 2014. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.