1954 Currie Cup | |
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Countries | South Africa |
Champions | Western Province (18th title) |
Runners-up | Northern Transvaal |
The 1954 Currie Cup was the 25th edition of the Currie Cup, the premier domestic rugby union competition in South Africa.
The tournament was won by Western Province for the 18th time; they beat Northern Transvaal 11–8 in the final in Cape Town. [1]
1954 | Free State | 8 - 9 | Northern Transvaal | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | ||
1954 | Western Province | 11 - 8 | Northern Transvaal | Newlands, Cape Town | ||
Referee: Ralph Burmeister |
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