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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.
The SA Cup became the long term replacement for the Mzansi Challenge.
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:
4 points for a win.
2 points for a draw.
1 bonus point for a loss in a match by seven points or under.
1 bonus point for scoring four tries or more.
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.
2023 Mzanzi Challenge