Currie Cup· Season 2023
Match Summary
Western Province defeated Lions 44:28. The match was played in Currie Cup 2023. League standings: Lions #5, Western Province #7.
Rivalry since 2010
Lions vs Western Province Head to Head Results· 32
Lions and Western Province have met 32 times — Lions won 18, Western Province won 13, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lions leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 32 meetings. A combined 1753 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 54.78 per match (914 for the home side, 839 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 31 matches (97%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 32 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lions are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 38–65 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Lions sit #5 and Western Province are #7 in the Currie Cup table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cheetahs | GP14 | Won9 | Lost4 | Pts51 |
| #2 | Sharks | GP13 | Won10 | Lost3 | Pts48 |
| #3 | Pumas | GP14 | Won8 | Lost6 | Pts40 |
| #4 | Bulls | GP14 | Won7 | Lost7 | Pts38 |
| #5 | Lions | GP14 | Won6 | Lost8 | Pts36 |
| #6 | Griquas | GP14 | Won7 | Lost6 | Pts35 |
| #7 | Western Province | GP13 | Won6 | Lost7 | Pts32 |
| #8 | Griffons | GP14 | Won1 | Lost13 | Pts10 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026