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Rugby: Griquas retains Currie Cup trophy in Kimberley

# The Griquas have been crowned back-to-back Carling Currie Cup champions after clinching a hard-fought 23-16 victory over the Pumas. Playing in front of a packed home crowd in their hometown Kimberley yesterday afternoon, the hosts staged a fierce second-half comeback to retain their domestic crown. Veteran fly-half George Whitehead starred in his 150th appearance, contributing 13 crucial points with his boot. Despite the Pumas leading 13-10 at half-time, a dominant late rolling maul powered the Griquas to a historic victory.