Mzanzi Challenge

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Mzanzi Challenge
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Rugby football current event.svg 2023 Mzanzi Challenge
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Sport Rugby union
Founded2023
First season2023
Ceased2023
No. of teams10
Country South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, United States, Zimbabwe
Last
champion(s)		 Falcons
Most titles Falcons (1)

The 2023 Currie Cup First Division ran concurrently with the Mzansi Challenge, which, in addition to the six South African sides, featured four additional international sides; the Welwitschias from Namibia, the Zimbabwe Goshawks, the Simbas from Kenya and the San Clemente Rhinos from the USA. Initially, the Tel Aviv Heat from Israel were due to play. However, after pressure from the South African BDS, SARU withdrew their invitation to the Heat, who were replaced by the Rhinos. [1] [2]

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Standings - Mzansi Challenge

2023 Mzansi Challenge standings
PosTeamPldWDLPFPAPDTFTATBLBPtsQualification
1 Falcons 9801323208+11548299041 Semifinals
2 SWD Eagles 9801223174+4931238040
3 Boland Cavaliers 9702232146+8634178036
4 Leopards 9504190170+2024236026
5 Eastern Province Elephants 9504191211−2023285025
6 San Clemente Rhinos 9405209226−1730348024
7 Welwitschias 9306241274−3332355017
8 Simbas 9207135119+1620174012
9 Border Bulldogs 9207197352−15527514012
10 Zimbabwe Goshawks 9108106167−611426408
Updated to match(es) played on 17 June 2023. Source: springboks.rugby
Rules for classification: Tournament points in the standings were awarded to teams as follows: Teams were ranked in the standings firstly by tournament points then by: (a) points difference from all matches (points scored less points conceded); (b) tries difference from all matches (tries scored less tries conceded); (c) points difference from the matches between the tied teams; (d) points scored in all matches; (e) tries scored in all matches; and, if needed, (f) a coin toss.

Round 1

25 March 2023
Border Bulldogs 26–21 Welwitschias
Police Park, East London
25 March 2023
Leopards Cancelled Zimbabwe Goshawks
Olen Park, Potchefstroom
25 March 2023
SWD Eagles 36–23 Eastern Province
Riverville Stadium, Riversdale

Round 2

1 April 2023
Simbas Cancelled Boland Cavaliers
Hamiltons Rugby Club, Cape Town
1 April 2023
Eastern Province Elephants Cancelled Zimbabwe Goshawks
Adcock Stadium, Gqeberha
1 April 2023
Falcons 64–17 Border Bulldogs
Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park

Round 3

Round 4

Play-offs

On the eve of the playoffs, South Western Districts Eagles threatened to pull out of their semifinal, disputing the decision to award the Falcons points after they refused to play against the San Clemente Rhinos. [3]

Semifinals

10 June 2023 Falcons 57–30 Leopards Barnard Stadium  
15:00
10 June 2023 SWD Eagles 37–20 Boland Cavaliers Outeniqua Park  
15:00

Final

17 June 2023 Falcons 55–38 SWD Eagles Barnard Stadium  
12.30

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References

  1. ↑ Smilk, Carin M. (24 March 2023). "Major Jewish groups urge US rugby team to pull out of South Africa tournament". JNS.org. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "South African Rugby Union withdraws invitation to Tel Aviv Heat". MSN. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  3. ↑ Mjikeliso, Sibusiso. "SA Rugby avoid crisis as SWD lodge Valke dispute, nearly pull out of troubled Mzansi Challenge". Sport. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
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