Griffons

10 - 52

Full Time

Blue Bulls

Blue Bulls vs Griffons

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chris Smit bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

79'

Conversion

Chris William Smith has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Cornal Hendricks goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cornal Hendricks bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Chris William Smith is finished off with a try.

77'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Andrew Kota will have to re-adjust the radar.

75'

Try

Mingo Piti scores the try from close range.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Mingo Piti took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr took full advantage.

70'

The defensive line has been broken as Stravino Jacobs goes through the gap.

66'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Dylan Smith coming on.

65'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Jan-Hendrik Wessels coming off.

65'

Griffons make a substitution with Matthew Gray coming on.

65'

Griffons make a substitution with Curtly Thomas coming off.

65'

Griffons sub Jared Kruger comes onto the field.

63'

Rian Olivier departs for Griffons.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Chris Smit goes through the gap.

63'

Griffons sub Christiaan Nel comes onto the field.

61'

Gilroy Philander departs for Griffons.

61'

Joshua Paris comes on for Griffons.

58'

Wikus Nieuwenhuis leaves the field.

58'

Cornal Hendricks comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Aphiwe Dyantyi leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris William Smith kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Blue Bulls results in a try for Sintu Manjezi.

57'

Chris Smit played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Nizaam Carr as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Nama Xaba as they get over the gainline!

56'

Buhle Siyasanga Nojekwa comes on.

54'

Moango Ngundue comes off.

54'

Mthokozisi Gumede comes on.

54'

Xolani Jacobs comes off.

54'

Simon Westraadt comes on.

54'

Chadley Wenn comes off.

54'

Khutha Mchunu comes on.

53'

Francois Klopper comes off.

53'

Zak Burger comes on.

53'

Bernard van der Linde comes off.

53'

Merwe Olivier comes on.

53'

Jannes Kirsten comes off.

53'

Nama Xaba comes on.

53'

Mpilo Gumede comes off.

53'

Wikus Nieuwenhuis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Chris William Smith adds the two points for Blue Bulls.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Blue Bulls is finished off by Chris Smit, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Blue Bulls has led to Chris Smit being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Bernard van der Linde played a key part in that try.

41'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Jacques van Rooyen coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Joe van Zyl coming off.

40'

Blue Bulls sub Chris William Smith comes onto the field.

40'

Jaco van der Walt departs for Blue Bulls.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

39'

Fabulous play by Blue Bulls has led to Chris Smit being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Griffons sub Cheslin Arendse comes onto the field.

37'

Duan Pretorius departs for Griffons.

37'

Fabulous play by Griffons has led to Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Andrew Kota as it drops short of the posts.

34'

Try

Silky skills by Griffons ends with a try for Andrew Kota.

33'

Trouble here as Andrew Kota breaches the defence.

33'

Duan Pretorius sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Gilroy Philander breaches the defence.

31'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jaco van der Walt will have to re-adjust the radar.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Bernard van der Linde scores from close range.

29'

Yellow Card

Thato Mavundla (Griffons) is shown a yellow card

28'

Trouble here as Bernard van der Linde breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blue Bulls is finished off by Mpilo Gumede

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mpilo Gumede bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

18'

Devon Williams sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Chris Smit took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Stravino Jacobs took full advantage.

14'

Jaco van der Walt has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Blue Bulls results in a try for Devon Williams

12'

Spellbinding play by Sergeal Petersen is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Sergeal Petersen took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Jannes Kirsten took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Bernard van der Linde took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Mpilo Gumede

That's a great try assist by Devon Williams.

The defensive line has been broken as Chris Smit goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Nizaam Carr goes through the gap.

Conversion

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Aphiwe Dyantyi

The defensive line has been broken as Aphiwe Dyantyi goes through the gap.

Chris Smit sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Griffons v Blue Bulls 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 14th July 2024, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Down Touch Investments Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Blue Bulls win +42

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

100%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

78'

10 - 52

Hendricks

77'

10 - 50

Piti

10 - 45

74'

Smith

57'

5 - 45

Manjezi

57'

5 - 43

Smith

42'

5 - 38

Smit

41'

5 - 36

Half Time

Kota

5 - 31

33'

van der Linde

29'

0 - 31

Mavundla

0 - 26

28'

van der Walt

19'

0 - 26

Gumede

18'

0 - 24

Williams

12'

0 - 19

van der Walt

0 - 14

Gumede

0 - 12

van der Walt

0 - 7

Dyantyi

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Griffons

Blue Bulls

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Defence Profile

Griffons

Blue Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

51%

3-6 secs

35%

22%

6+ secs

13%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

66'

71'

74'

79'

Griffons

Blue Bulls

Griffons vs Blue Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Griffons face off against Blue Bulls in Currie Cup Round 2 on Sun 14th July 2024 at Down Touch Investments Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on SuperSport, 00:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Blue Bulls won the last encounter but Blue Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Blue Bulls in 2nd and Griffons in 8th as such Blue Bulls are favourites on paper.

Griffons vs Blue Bulls Squads

The official squads for Griffons vs Blue Bulls will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.