1970 Currie Cup

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1970 Currie Cup
Countries South Africa
Champions Griqualand West (3rd title)
Runners-up Northern Transvaal
  1969
1971  

The 1970 Currie Cup was the 32nd edition of the Currie Cup, the premier annual domestic rugby union competition in South Africa.

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The tournament was won by Griqualand West for the third time; they beat Northern Transvaal 11–9 in the final in Kimberley. [1] Winger Buddy Swartz scored two tries for Griqualand West in the final, becoming the first player in Currie Cup final history to score more than one try, [2] while flanker Peet Smit kicked a penalty from inside his own half. [3] [4]

Results

Semi-final

Natal 8–24 Northern Transvaal Kings Park Stadium, Durban  
Report [1] [5]

Final

Griqualand West 11–9 Northern Transvaal De Beers Stadium, Kimberley  
Report [1] Referee: Ben Calitz

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