Griffons

45 - 47

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Griffons

Events

Commentary

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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 Andrew Kota bursts through to advance the Griffons attack.

80'

Griffons go for goal with Andrew Kota taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr bursts through to advance the Griffons attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Keegan Schaefer is finished off with a try.

77'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Orateng Koikanyang being replaced.

71'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Gilroy Philander getting some game time.

70'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Cheslin Arendse being replaced.

70'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Pierre-Raymond Uys getting some game time.

70'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Maartens being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Free State Cheetahs supporters go wild as Abner van Reenen successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Neels Volschenk

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Neels Volschenk goes through the gap.

64'

Free State Cheetahs sub Munier Hartzenberg comes onto the field.

63'

Carel-Jan Coetzee departs for Free State Cheetahs.

63'

Free State Cheetahs sub Ruben de Haas comes onto the field.

63'

Rewan Kruger departs for Free State Cheetahs.

63'

Conversion

The Griffons supporters go wild as Andrew Kota successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Griffons leads to a try for Kyle Cyster

61'

Spellbinding play by Cheslin Arendse is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Kyle Cyster goes through the gap.

61'

Griffons sub Orateng Koikanyang comes onto the field.

60'

Willem van den Hever departs for Griffons.

60'

Conversion

The Griffons supporters go wild as Andrew Kota successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr goes through the gap.

59'

Keanu Vers played a key part in that try.

59'

Abner van Reenen comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

58'

Ethan Wentzel leaves the field.

58'

Andrew Kota has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Griffons results in a try for Kyle Cyster.

57'

What a run here by Kyle Cyster as they get over the gainline!

56'

Keegan Schaefer played a key part in that try.

56'

Willem van den Hever comes on.

54'

Orateng Koikanyang comes off.

54'

Keegan Schaefer comes on.

54'

Robbie Petzer comes off.

54'

Mzwanele Zito comes on.

53'

Pieter Jansen van Vuren comes off.

53'

What a run here by Robbie Petzer as they get over the gainline!

52'

What a run here by Vernon Paulo as they get over the gainline!

51'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Free State Cheetahs.

49'

Yellow Card

Chadley Wenn (Griffons) is shown a yellow card

49'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with David Bunduki getting some game time.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Rian Olivier being replaced.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Jared Kruger getting some game time.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Thato Mavundla being replaced.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Curtly Thomas getting some game time.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Paris being replaced.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Moango Ngundue getting some game time.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Edwin Nxumalo being replaced.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Mthokozisi Gumede getting some game time.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Xolani Jacobs being replaced.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Chadley Wenn getting some game time.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Willem van den Hever being replaced.

48'

Rian Olivier makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Vernon Paulo coming on.

42'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Corne Fourie coming off.

42'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Cameron Dawson coming on.

42'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Schalk Ferreira coming off.

42'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Hencus van Wyk coming on.

42'

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

42'

Conversion

Andrew Kota adds the two points for Griffons.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Griffons is finished off by Rian Olivier, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Griffons has led to Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Griffons has led to Andrew Kota being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Griffons make a substitution with Xolani Jacobs coming on.

40'

Griffons make a substitution with Mthokozisi Gumede coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Andrew Kota adds the two points for Griffons.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Griffons is finished off by Thato Mavundla, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Griffons has led to Thato Mavundla being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Joshua Paris played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Griffons has led to Kyle Cyster being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Griffons sub Mthokozisi Gumede comes onto the field.

39'

Xolani Jacobs departs for Griffons.

39'

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

39'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Griffons.

37'

Yellow Card

Cohen Jasper (Free State Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card

37'

Fabulous play by Griffons has led to Robbie Petzer being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Griffons has led to Kyle Cyster being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Free State Cheetahs is finished off by Daniel Maartens, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Trouble here as Daniel Maartens breaches the defence.

33'

Cohen Jasper sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Corne Fourie breaches the defence.

33'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Free State Cheetahs maul...no miracles today as Corne Fourie powers over.

30'

Yellow Card

Keanu Vers (Griffons) is shown a yellow card

29'

Trouble here as Prince Nkabinde breaches the defence.

29'

Pieter Jansen van Vuren comes on.

27'

Mzwanele Zito comes off.

27'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Aranos Coetzee scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Aranos Coetzee breaches the defence.

25'

Ethan Wentzel curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Free State Cheetahs is finished off by Carel-Jan Coetzee

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Carel-Jan Coetzee bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Ethan Wentzel.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reinhardt Fortuin bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Prince Nkabinde bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr bursts through to advance the Griffons attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Carel-Jan Coetzee bursts through to advance the Free State Cheetahs attack.

18'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Mzwanele Zito coming on.

16'

Free State Cheetahs make a substitution with Pieter Jansen van Vuren coming off.

16'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel converts the try.

14'

Try

Carl Wegner scores the try from close range.

13'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Griffons v Cheetahs 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 26th July 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Down Touch Investments Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Cheetahs win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nikhole Wehr

45 - 47

77'

van Reenen

65'

40 - 47

Volschenk

64'

40 - 45

Kota

40 - 40

62'

Cyster

38 - 40

61'

Kota

33 - 40

60'

Nikhole Wehr

31 - 40

59'

Cyster

26 - 40

57'

Penalty Try

49'

21 - 40

Wenn

21 - 33

49'

Kota

21 - 33

41'

Olivier

19 - 33

41'

Half Time

Kota

14 - 33

42'

Mavundla

12 - 33

41'

Penalty Try

7 - 33

37'

Jasper

37'

0 - 33

Wentzel

34'

0 - 33

Maartens

33'

0 - 31

Wentzel

31'

0 - 26

Fourie

30'

0 - 24

Vers

0 - 19

29'

Wentzel

26'

0 - 19

Coetzee

25'

0 - 17

Coetzee

22'

0 - 12

Wentzel

14'

0 - 7

Wegner

13'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Griffons

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Griffons

Cheetahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

47%

3-6 secs

52%

39%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

68'

75'

84'

Griffons

Cheetahs

Griffons vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Griffons face off against Cheetahs in Currie Cup Round 4 on Fri 26th July 2024 at Down Touch Investments Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 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 4 places in the league table with Cheetahs in 4th and Griffons in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Griffons vs Cheetahs Squads

The official squads for Griffons 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.