Pumas

24 - 40

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.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Canan Moodie bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

76'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Danrich Visagie getting some game time.

74'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Wian van Niekerk being replaced.

74'

Pumas make a substitution with Phikolomzi Sobahle coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Tino Swanepoel coming off.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Munashe Mhere coming on.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Etienne Janeke coming off.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Godlen Masimla coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Ross Braude coming off.

66'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Juann Else coming on.

66'

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

66'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Katlego Letebele coming on.

66'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Cornel Smit coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Blue Bulls supporters go wild as Jaco van der Walt successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Blue Bulls leads to a try for Chris Smit

65'

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

65'

Jaco van der Walt sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Sibongile Novuka goes through the gap.

62'

Pumas sub Darnell Osuagwu comes onto the field.

61'

Eduan Swart departs for Pumas.

61'

Blue Bulls sub Mpilo Gumede comes onto the field.

61'

Nama Xaba departs for Blue Bulls.

61'

Bernard van der Linde comes on for Blue Bulls.

59'

Keagan Johannes leaves the field.

59'

Jaco van der Walt comes on for Blue Bulls.

56'

Boeta Chamberlain leaves the field.

56'

Dewald Maritz comes on for Pumas.

56'

Sampie Swiegers leaves the field.

56'

Jeandre Leonard comes on for Pumas.

56'

Shane Kirkwood leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Keagan Johannes kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Blue Bulls results in a try for Devon Williams.

53'

That's a great try assist by Canan Moodie.

53'

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

53'

Jacques van Rooyen comes on.

51'

Dylan Smith comes off.

51'

Khutha Mchunu comes on.

51'

Mornay Smith comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Clinton Swart kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Tino Swanepoel from scoring that try!

49'

Tino Swanepoel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Ross Braude sets up the try.

49'

Clinton Swart has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Clinton Swart dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Spellbinding play by Ross Braude is finished off with a try.

46'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Andre Fouche getting some game time.

45'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Kwanda Dimaza being replaced.

45'

Ross Braude makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Clinton Swart adds the two points for Pumas.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Pumas leads to a try for Darren Adonis.

42'

Darren Adonis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ross Braude played a key part in that try.

42'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Cyle Brink coming on.

40'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Merwe Olivier coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Pumas go for goal with Clinton Swart taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The Pumas maul pushes over the tryline as Eduan Swart scores.

41'

Yellow Card

Cornel Smit (Blue Bulls) is shown a yellow card

34'

Trouble here as Canan Moodie breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Great forward play by Blue Bulls allows Joe van Zyl to score the try.

24'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes converts the try.

18'

Try

Great forward play by Blue Bulls allows Joe van Zyl to score the try.

17'

Keagan Johannes has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Blue Bulls results in a try for Sibongile Novuka

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Sibongile Novuka took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Devon Williams is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Keagan Johannes has kicked a conversion.

Try

Blue Bulls are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cornel Smit touching down.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Anele Lungisa goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Stefan Coetzee goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pumas v Blue Bulls 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 16th August 2024, 08:15am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Blue Bulls win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

91%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van der Walt

66'

24 - 40

Smit

65'

24 - 38

Johannes

54'

24 - 33

Williams

53'

24 - 31

Swart

24 - 26

50'

Swanepoel

22 - 26

49'

Swart

17 - 26

47'

Swart

12 - 26

43'

Adonis

10 - 26

42'

Half Time

Swart

5 - 26

41'

Smit

34'

0 - 26

Johannes

25'

0 - 26

van Zyl

24'

0 - 24

Johannes

18'

0 - 19

van Zyl

17'

0 - 17

Novuka

13'

0 - 12

Johannes

0 - 7

Smit

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Blue Bulls

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Blue Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

39%

33%

3-6 secs

45%

49%

6+ secs

13%

100

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

57'

59'

74'

Pumas

Blue Bulls

Pumas vs Blue Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Blue Bulls in Currie Cup Round 7 on Fri 16th August 2024 at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:15 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 03:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 08:15 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 4 places in the league table with Blue Bulls in 2nd and Pumas in 6th 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.