# 2011 Vodacom Cup

The 2011 Vodacom Cup was contested from 25 February to 13 May 2011. The tournament was the 14th edition of the Vodacom Cup, an annual domestic South African rugby union competition, and was played between the fourteen provincial teams in South Africa, as well as Namibian side Welwitschias and Argentine side Pampas XV.
The tournament was won by Pampas XV for the first time; they beat the Blue Bulls 14–9 in the final played on 13 May 2011.

## Competition rules and information

Sixteen teams participated in the 2011 Vodacom Cup competition. These teams were geographically divided into two sections, with eight teams in each of the Northern and Southern Sections. Teams played all the teams in the other section once over the course of the season, either at home or away.
Teams received four log points for a win and two points for a draw. Bonus log points were awarded to teams that scored four or more tries in a game, as well as to teams that lost a match by seven points or less. Teams were ranked by log points, then points difference (points scored less points conceded).
The top four teams in each section qualified for the title play-offs. In the quarter-finals, the teams that finished first in each section had home advantage against the teams that finished fourth in that section and the teams that finished second in each section had home advantage against the teams that finished third in that section. The winners of these quarter finals then played each other in the semi-finals, with the higher-placed team having home advantage. The two semi-final winners then met in the final.

## Teams
### Changes from 2010

* Eastern Province was renamed Eastern Province Kings.

### Team Listing

The following teams took part in the 2011 Vodacom Cup competition:
| 2011 Vodacom Cup teams |
| Team | Sponsored Name | Stadium/s | Sponsored Name |
| Northern Section teams |
| Blue Bulls | Vodacom Blue Bulls | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Loftus Versfeld |
| Blue Bulls | Vodacom Blue Bulls | Police Fields, Pretoria | Police Fields |
| Falcons | Falcons | Barnard Stadium, Kempton Park | Barnard Stadium |
| Falcons | Falcons | Isak Steyl Stadium, Vanderbijlpark | Isak Steyl Stadium |
| Golden Lions | MTN Golden Lions | Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg | Coca-Cola Park |
| Golden Lions | MTN Golden Lions | Wits Rugby Stadium, Johannesburg | Wits Rugby Stadium |
| Griquas | GWK Griquas | Griqua Park, Kimberley | GWK Park |
| Griquas | GWK Griquas | Diamantveld High School, Kimberley | Diamantveld High School |
| Griffons | Tasol Solar Griffons | North West Stadium, Welkom | North West Stadium |
| Leopards | Leopards | Olën Park, Potchefstroom | Profert Olën Park |
| Leopards | Leopards | Wouter de Vos Stadium, Mafikeng | Wouter de Vos Stadium |
| Pumas | Ford Pumas | Puma Stadium, Witbank | Puma Stadium |
| Pumas | Ford Pumas | Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela | Mbombela Stadium |
| Pumas | Ford Pumas | Ermelo High School, Ermelo | Ermelo High School |
| Welwitschias | Welwitschias | Hage Geingob Stadium, Windhoek | Hage Geingob Stadium |
| Southern Section teams |
| Boland Cavaliers | Boland Cavaliers | Boland Stadium, Wellington | Boland Stadium |
| Boland Cavaliers | Boland Cavaliers | Glaskasteel, Bredasdorp | Glaskasteel |
| Boland Cavaliers | Boland Cavaliers | Moorreesburg Stadium, Moorreesburg | Moorreesburg Stadium |
| Border Bulldogs | Border Bulldogs | Buffalo City Stadium, East London | Buffalo City Stadium |
| Eastern Province Kings | Eastern Province Kings | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium |
| Eastern Province Kings | Eastern Province Kings | Grey High School, Port Elizabeth | Grey High School |
| Free State Cheetahs | Toyota Free State Cheetahs | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | Free State Stadium |
| Free State Cheetahs | Toyota Free State Cheetahs | Shimla Park, Bloemfontein | Shimla Park |
| Free State Cheetahs | Toyota Free State Cheetahs | Clive Solomon Stadium, Heidedal | Clive Solomon Stadium |
| Pampas XV | Pampas XV | Fanie du Toit Sport Ground, Potchefstroom | Fanie du Toit Stadium |
| Pampas XV | Pampas XV | Olën Park, Potchefstroom | Profert Olën Park |
| Sharks XV | Sharks XV | Kings Park Stadium, Durban | Mr Price Kings Park |
| Sharks XV | Sharks XV | Ugu Sports Grounds, Margate | Ugu Sports Grounds |
| Sharks XV | Sharks XV | Mick Kelly Park, Empangeni | Mick Kelly Park |
| SWD Eagles | SWD Eagles | Outeniqua Park, George | Outeniqua Park |
| SWD Eagles | SWD Eagles | Loerie Park, Knysna | Loerie Park |
| Western Province | DHL Western Province | Newlands Stadium, Cape Town | DHL Newlands |

## Tables
### Northern Section

2011 Vodacom Cup Northern Section log :
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
| 1 | Golden Lions | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 219 | 120 | +99 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 31 |
| 2 | Griquas | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 275 | 148 | +127 | 38 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| 3 | Pumas | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 239 | 217 | +22 | 26 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| 4 | Blue Bulls | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 197 | 175 | +22 | 26 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| 5 | Griffons | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 197 | 356 | −159 | 25 | 52 | 5 | 3 | 12 |
| 6 | Falcons | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 175 | 382 | −207 | 24 | 59 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 7 | Leopards | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 176 | 243 | −67 | 24 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Welwitschias | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 129 | 334 | −205 | 16 | 52 | 2 | 1 | 5 |

### Southern Section

2011 Vodacom Cup Southern Section log :
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
| 1 | Pampas XV | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 319 | 154 | +165 | 41 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 37 |
| 2 | Western Province | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 312 | 97 | +215 | 40 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
| 3 | Sharks XV | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 283 | 137 | +146 | 37 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 30 |
| 4 | Free State Cheetahs | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 252 | 224 | +28 | 31 | 27 | 5 | 1 | 22 |
| 5 | Eastern Province Kings | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 261 | 144 | +117 | 35 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 21 |
| 6 | Boland Cavaliers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 249 | 229 | +20 | 36 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| 7 | SWD Eagles | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 174 | 273 | −99 | 26 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| 8 | Border Bulldogs | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 125 | 349 | −224 | 16 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
* ↑ Eastern Province Kings were deducted nine points for fielding ineligible players in two games.
Legend and competition rules :
| Legend: ||||
| | Top four sides, qualify to quarter-finals. | P = Games played, W = Games won, D = Games drawn, L = Games lost, PF = Points for, PA = Points against, PD = Points difference, TF = Tries for, TA = Tries against, TB = Try bonus points, LB = Losing bonus points, Pts = Log points |
| Competition rules: ||||
| Qualification: The top four teams in each section will qualify to the quarter-finals, with their final log positions determining their seedings in the quarter finals. In the quarter finals, the teams that finish first in each section will have home advantage against the teams that finish fourth in the other section and the teams that finish second in each section will have home advantage against the teams that finish third in the other section. The winners of these quarter finals will then play each other in the semi-finals, with the higher-placed team having home advantage. The two semi-final winners will then meet in the final. Points breakdown: * 4 points for a win * 2 points for a draw * 1 bonus point for a loss by seven points or less * 1 bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match Classification: Teams standings are calculated as follows: * Log points * Overall points difference * Number of tries scored * Points scored in away matches * Fewest red cards * Toss of a coin ||||

## Results

The following matches were played in the 2011 Vodacom Cup:
All times are South African (GMT+2).

### Final
## Winners

* 2011 Vodacom Cup
* CHAMPIONS
* Pampas XV
* 1st title

## Top scorers

The following sections contain only points and tries which have been scored in competitive games in the 2011 Vodacom Cup.