Blue Bulls

15 - 63

Full Time

Pumas

Blue Bulls vs Pumas

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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 David Kriel bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

80'

Janko Swanepoel comes on.

75'

Jacques du Plessis comes off.

75'

Conversion

Morne Steyn has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Blue Bulls results in a try for Cornal Hendricks

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Cornal Hendricks took full advantage.

74'

Joe van Zyl played a key part in that try.

74'

Conversion

Brandon Thomson has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Pumas results in a try for Diego Appollis

70'

That's a great try assist by Llewellyn Classen.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Llewellyn Classen took full advantage.

70'

Pumas make a substitution with Chriswill September coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Giovan Snyman coming off.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Ruwald van der Merwe coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Kwanda Dimaza coming off.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Malembe Mpofu coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Shane Kirkwood coming off.

69'

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

69'

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

69'

Pumas sub Lundi Msenge comes onto the field.

64'

Sebastian de Klerk departs for Pumas.

64'

Pumas sub Brandon Thomson comes onto the field.

64'

Tinus de Beer departs for Pumas.

64'

Conversion

The Pumas supporters go wild as Tinus de Beer successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Pumas leads to a try for Francois Kleinhans

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Francois Kleinhans goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Ali Mgijima is finished off with a try.

63'

Etienne Janeke comes on for Pumas.

59'

Corne Fourie leaves the field.

59'

Llewellyn Classen comes on for Pumas.

59'

Eduan Swart leaves the field.

59'

Simon Raw comes on for Pumas.

59'

Njabulo Gumede leaves the field.

59'

David Kriel comes on for Blue Bulls.

58'

Sibongile Novuka leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Wandisile Simelane as they get over the gainline!

58'

Lizo Gqoboka comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Gerhard Steenekamp leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tinus de Beer kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Diego Appollis scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Diego Appollis as they get over the gainline!

55'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on for Blue Bulls.

55'

Joe van Zyl leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Tinus de Beer has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Pumas results in a try for Andre Fouche.

50'

Jade Stighling sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Shane Kirkwood as they get over the gainline!

50'

What a run here by Giovan Snyman as they get over the gainline!

50'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cornal Hendricks getting some game time.

47'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with David Kriel being replaced.

47'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Sibongile Novuka getting some game time.

47'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cornal Hendricks being replaced.

47'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Hanekom getting some game time.

46'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Phumzile Maqondwana being replaced.

46'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Joe van Zyl getting some game time.

46'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer adds the two points for Pumas.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Pumas leads to a try for Devon Williams.

44'

Devon Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Diego Appollis is finished off with a try.

44'

Kwanda Dimaza makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by Blue Bulls has led to Reinhardt Ludwig being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Keagan Johannes coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Bernard van der Linde coming off.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Mornay Smith coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Francois Klopper coming off.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Cornal Hendricks coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Sibongile Novuka coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Giovan Snyman does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Pumas is finished off by Jade Stighling, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Kwanda Dimaza.

38'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Giovan Snyman being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Sebastian de Klerk as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Sebastian de Klerk being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Diego Appollis sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Andre Fouche breaches the defence.

32'

Tinus de Beer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Pumas ends with a try for Giovan Snyman.

28'

Spellbinding play by Eduan Swart is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Diego Appollis breaches the defence.

28'

Morne Steyn curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Mihlali Mosi as they go over the white wash for a try.

25'

Trouble here as Mihlali Mosi breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lionel Mapoe bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

20'

Tinus de Beer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

16'

Try

Eduan Swart scores the try from close range.

15'

Spellbinding play by Andre Fouche is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Tinus de Beer took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Morne Steyn makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Wandisile Simelane took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blue Bulls v Pumas 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 12th March 2023, 04:00am PDT 
  
 Loftus Versfeld

Points Flow Chart

Pumas win +48

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

82%

76%

Possession Last 10 min

24%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Steyn

15 - 63

75'

Hendricks

13 - 63

74'

Thomson

71'

8 - 63

Appollis

70'

8 - 61

de Beer

64'

8 - 56

Kleinhans

63'

8 - 54

de Beer

56'

8 - 49

Appollis

55'

8 - 47

de Beer

54'

8 - 42

Fouche

50'

8 - 39

de Beer

45'

8 - 34

Williams

44'

8 - 32

Half Time

Snyman

39'

8 - 27

Stighling

38'

8 - 25

de Beer

35'

8 - 20

de Klerk

34'

8 - 18

Snyman

28'

8 - 13

Mosi

8 - 8

25'

Swart

15'

3 - 8

Steyn

3 - 3

11'

de Beer

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

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Pumas

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Defence Profile

Blue Bulls

Pumas

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

40%

3-6 secs

31%

39%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

Blue Bulls vs Pumas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blue Bulls face off against Pumas in Currie Cup Round 1 on Sun 12th March 2023 at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:00. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST, 00:00 NZST in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST in Australia and 04:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Pumas in 3rd and Blue Bulls in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blue Bulls vs Pumas Squads

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