Lions

43 - 34

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Lions

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

80'

The drop goal is on its way from Sanele Nohamba but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

79'

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

77'

Try

Free State Cheetahs are stopped just a few metres from the try line but George Lourens picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Spellbinding play by Marco Jansen van Vuren is finished off with a try.

76'

Conversion

Sanele Nohamba has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Morne Brandon leads to a try for Golden Lions

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Morne Brandon took full advantage.

73'

Rynhardt Jonker played a key part in that try.

73'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Kelly Mpeku getting some game time.

72'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Tapiwa Mafura being replaced.

72'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Aidon Davis getting some game time.

72'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Friedle Olivier being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Hencus van Wyk took full advantage.

67'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Laurence Victor coming on.

66'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Robert Hunt coming off.

66'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Gideon van der Merwe coming on.

65'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Aidon Davis coming off.

65'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Litha Nkula coming on.

65'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Michael Annies coming off.

65'

Golden Lions sub Juan Schoeman comes onto the field.

64'

Morgan Naude departs for Golden Lions.

64'

Conversion

The Golden Lions supporters go wild as Sanele Nohamba successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Sanele Nohamba

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Sanele Nohamba goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Nico Steyn is finished off with a try.

63'

Penalty Goal

Sanele Nohamba adds the points for Golden Lions.

59'

Raynard Roets comes on for Golden Lions.

58'

Ruben Schoeman leaves the field.

58'

Morne Brandon comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

Jaco Visagie leaves the field.

57'

Marco Jansen van Vuren comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

57'

Jandre Nel leaves the field.

57'

Aidon Davis comes on.

51'

Gideon van der Merwe comes off.

51'

Sanele Nohamba comes on.

51'

Kade Wolhuter comes off.

51'

JC Pretorius comes on.

51'

Renzo Du Plessis comes off.

51'

Conraad van Vuuren comes on.

51'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye comes off.

51'

What a run here by Daniel Kasende as they get over the gainline!

50'

Yellow Card

Marius Louw (Golden Lions) is shown a yellow card

50'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Hencus van Wyk getting some game time.

49'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Schalk Ferreira being replaced.

49'

George Lourens has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

49'

Try

The Free State Cheetahs maul march their way over the white wash for Vernon Paulo to touch down.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sibabalo Qoma getting some game time.

47'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Venter being replaced.

47'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with George Lourens getting some game time.

45'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Wentzel being replaced.

45'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Paulo getting some game time.

45'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Corne Fourie being replaced.

45'

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

43'

Try

Slick passing by Free State Cheetahs leads to a try for Victor Sekekete.

42'

Jandre Nel played a key part in that try.

42'

Jandre Nel makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter adds the two points for Golden Lions.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Golden Lions is finished off by Marius Louw, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Marius Louw being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Renzo Du Plessis played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Darrien-Lane Landsberg being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Ethan Wentzel coming on.

40'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with George Lourens coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Free State Cheetahs sub Friedle Olivier comes onto the field.

39'

Jeandre Rudolph departs for Free State Cheetahs.

39'

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

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Golden Lions is finished off by Ruan Venter, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Ruan Venter being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Rabz Maxwane.

37'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Rabz Maxwane being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Free State Cheetahs sub George Lourens comes onto the field.

35'

Ethan Wentzel departs for Free State Cheetahs.

35'

Michael Annies has ran out of time to kick the Conversion!!

34'

Try

Silky skills by Free State Cheetahs ends with a try for Cohen Jasper.

33'

Michael Annies sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Michael Annies breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

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

30'

Trouble here as Asenathi Ntlabakanye breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Jarod Cairns is finished off with a try.

30'

The penalty attempt by Kade Wolhuter has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

27'

Trouble here as Tapiwa Mafura breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Jarod Cairns goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jarod Cairns bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Rabz Maxwane took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Free State Cheetahs results in a try for Ethan Wentzel

10'

Munier Hartzenberg played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Munier Hartzenberg took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Annies took full advantage.

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Ethan Wentzel

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan Wentzel goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Cheetahs 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 14th September 2024, 05:30am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

32%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lourens

76'

43 - 34

Nohamba

43 - 29

74'

Brandon

41 - 29

73'

Nohamba

36 - 29

64'

Nohamba

34 - 29

63'

Nohamba

29 - 29

59'

Louw

26 - 29

50'

Paulo

48'

26 - 29

Sekekete

42'

26 - 24

Wolhuter

26 - 19

41'

Louw

24 - 19

40'

Half Time

Venter

19 - 19

37'

Jasper

33'

14 - 19

Wolhuter

14 - 14

30'

Ntlabakanye

12 - 14

30'

Wolhuter

7 - 14

20'

Cairns

5 - 14

19'

Wentzel

11'

0 - 14

Wentzel

10'

0 - 12

Wentzel

0 - 7

Wentzel

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Cheetahs

More Less

Defence Profile

Lions

Cheetahs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

49%

3-6 secs

33%

30%

6+ secs

19%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

56'

58'

62'

69'

Lions

Cheetahs

Lions vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Cheetahs in Currie Cup Semi Final on Sat 14th September 2024 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST on SuperSport, 00:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 05:30 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Cheetahs in 1st and Lions in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Cheetahs Squads

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