Cheetahs

29 - 27

Full Time

Lions

Cheetahs vs Lions

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jaco van der Walt bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

75'

Penalty Goal

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Prince Nkabinde getting some game time.

72'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Jasper being replaced.

72'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Sisonke Vumazonke getting some game time.

72'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Carl Wegner being replaced.

72'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Wessels getting some game time.

71'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Sjoblom being replaced.

71'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Rewan Kruger getting some game time.

70'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Faf de Klerk being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Sam Francis has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Likhona Finca

69'

That's a great try assist by Dylan Sjoblom.

69'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Cecil Parsons coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morgan Naude coming off.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Matthew Coetzee coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Latica Nela coming off.

68'

Faf de Klerk curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Free State Cheetahs results in a try for Cohen Jasper

67'

Zander du Plessis sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Zander du Plessis took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Annies goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Sjoblom goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Mahle Sithole goes through the gap.

61'

Thando Biyela comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

Renzo Du Plessis leaves the field.

57'

Layton Horn comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

Zian Cilliers leaves the field.

57'

Mahle Sithole comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

Armand Combrinck leaves the field.

57'

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

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Victor Sekekete from scoring as they record the try for Free State Cheetahs.

56'

Ruan Swart comes on for Golden Lions.

55'

Conraad van Vuuren leaves the field.

55'

Juan Smal comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

55'

Marko Janse van Rensburg leaves the field.

55'

Ethan Wentzel comes on.

51'

Clayton Blommetjies comes off.

51'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Daniel Maartens coming on.

44'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Ramon Uys coming off.

44'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Frankie dos Reis coming on.

44'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Aranos Coetzee coming off.

44'

Conversion

Sam Francis adds the two points for Golden Lions.

44'

Try

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

43'

Zian Cilliers played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Golden Lions go for goal with Sam Francis taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Latica Nela as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Latica Nela being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Dylan Sjoblom played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Free State Cheetahs has led to Cohen Jasper being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Fabulous play by Free State Cheetahs has led to Cohen Jasper being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Cohen Jasper breaches the defence.

25'

Jaco van der Walt takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

21'

Try

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

20'

Sam Francis curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Likhona Finca

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Likhona Finca took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Sam Francis is finished off with a try.

14'

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

11'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Marko Janse van Rensburg places the ball down for the try.

10'

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

Penalty Goal

Sam Francis kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Jaco van der Walt has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Dylan November blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cheetahs v Lions 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 19th July 2026, 04:00am PDT 
  
 Toyota Stadium 
  
 Dylan November

Points Flow Chart

Cheetahs win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

van der Walt

29 - 27

74'

Francis

70'

26 - 27

Finca

69'

26 - 25

Jasper

26 - 20

67'

Sekekete

21 - 20

56'

Francis

44'

16 - 20

Finca

43'

16 - 18

Half Time

Nela

41'

16 - 13

van der Walt

16 - 8

38'

Uys

13 - 8

20'

Finca

14'

8 - 8

Janse van Rensburg

8 - 3

10'

Francis

3 - 3

van der Walt

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Cheetahs

Lions

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Defence Profile

Cheetahs

Lions

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

55%

3-6 secs

27%

32%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

47'

51'

65'

69'

73'

Cheetahs

Lions

Cheetahs vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cheetahs face off against Lions in Currie Cup Round 1 on Sun 19th July 2026 at Toyota Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST, 23:00 NZST in New Zealand, 21:00 AEST in Australia and 04:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Lions in 2nd and Cheetahs in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Cheetahs vs Lions Squads

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