Pumas

17 - 24

Full Time

Blue Bulls

Blue Bulls vs Pumas

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wian van Niekerk bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

78'

Brandon Thomson comes on.

75'

Tinus de Beer comes off.

75'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Kwanda Dimaza getting some game time.

73'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Shane Kirkwood being replaced.

73'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Vermaak getting some game time.

73'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with WJ Steenkamp being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Johan Goosen has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

David Kriel scores the try from close range.

69'

That's a great try assist by Keagan Johannes.

69'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Cornal Hendricks coming on.

69'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Marco Jansen van Vuren coming off.

69'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with WJ Steenkamp coming on.

67'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Elrigh Louw coming off.

67'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Keagan Johannes coming on.

67'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Embrose Papier coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Kota goes through the gap.

64'

Pumas sub Malembe Mpofu comes onto the field.

64'

Kwanda Dimaza departs for Pumas.

64'

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

64'

Try

Great hands by Pumas leads to a try for Devon Williams

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Devon Williams goes through the gap.

62'

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

62'

Blue Bulls sub Simphiwe Matanzima comes onto the field.

60'

Gerhard Steenekamp departs for Blue Bulls.

60'

Pumas sub Ruwald van der Merwe comes onto the field.

60'

Andre Fouche departs for Pumas.

60'

Pumas sub Dewald Maritz comes onto the field.

60'

Corne Fourie departs for Pumas.

60'

Penalty Goal

Johan Goosen adds the points for Blue Bulls.

59'

Chris William Smith comes on for Blue Bulls.

57'

Sibongile Novuka leaves the field.

57'

Charlie Ewels comes on for Blue Bulls.

55'

Ruan Vermaak leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer adds the points for Pumas.

55'

What a run here by Devon Williams as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Tinus de Beer as they get over the gainline!

53'

Pieter Jacobs comes on.

52'

Cameron Dawson comes off.

52'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Simon Raw getting some game time.

46'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Njabulo Gumede being replaced.

46'

Pumas make a substitution with Jaco Labuschagne coming on.

44'

Pumas make a substitution with Francois Kleinhans coming off.

44'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Francois Klopper coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Mornay Smith coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer kicks the penalty.

42'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Wian van Niekerk being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Blue Bulls sub Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes onto the field.

39'

Johan Grobbelaar departs for Blue Bulls.

39'

Conversion

Johan Goosen does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Blue Bulls ends with a try for Johan Goosen.

29'

Trouble here as Johan Goosen breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Nizaam Carr is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

Johan Goosen converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blue Bulls is finished off by David Kriel

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as David Kriel bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

17'

Nizaam Carr sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Ruan Nortje took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Ruan Nortje goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pumas v Blue Bulls 
  
 Round 12 
  
 Sat 27th May 2023, 06:35am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Blue Bulls win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

17%

% Of Game In Lead

70%

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Goosen

71'

17 - 24

Kriel

69'

17 - 22

Williams

17 - 17

62'

Goosen

59'

12 - 17

de Beer

12 - 14

55'

Half Time

de Beer

9 - 14

42'

Goosen

30'

6 - 14

Goosen

29'

6 - 12

Goosen

18'

6 - 7

Kriel

17'

6 - 5

de Beer

6 - 0

de Beer

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Blue Bulls

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Blue Bulls

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

55%

3-6 secs

38%

24%

6+ secs

11%

19%

Rucks Won

100

Pumas vs Blue Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Blue Bulls in Currie Cup Round 12 on Sat 27th May 2023 at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:35. In South Africa it’s at 15:35 SAST, 01:35 NZST in New Zealand, 23:35 AEST in Australia and 06:35 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 Blue Bulls in 3rd and Pumas in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Pumas vs Blue Bulls Squads

The official squads for Pumas 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.