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]