Cheetahs

20 - 33

Full Time

Pau

Cheetahs vs Pau

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tapiwa Mafura bursts through to advance the Cheetahs attack.

82'

Thomas Souverbie comes on.

78'

Dan Robson comes off.

78'

Carl Wegner comes on.

77'

Victor Sekekete comes off.

77'

Conversion

Thibault Debaes has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Dan Robson leads to a try for Section Paloise

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Dan Robson took full advantage.

74'

Penalty Goal

Ruan Pienaar has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Ali Mgijima took full advantage.

70'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Thibault Debaes getting some game time.

70'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Axel Desperes being replaced.

70'

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

70'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Jeandre Rudolph being replaced.

70'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Marko Janse van Rensburg getting some game time.

70'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Louis van der Westhuizen being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Rewan Kruger took full advantage.

69'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Samuel Ezeala coming on.

68'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Aminiasi Tuimaba coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Section Paloise supporters go wild as Axel Desperes successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Yellow Card

Rynier Bernardo (Cheetahs) is shown a yellow card

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Lucas Rey goes through the gap.

66'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Daniel Maartens coming on.

65'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Gideon van der Merwe coming off.

65'

Cheetahs make a substitution with Rewan Kruger coming on.

65'

Cheetahs make a substitution with George Lourens coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Axel Desperes kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Paulo Pelesasa comes on for Section Paloise.

59'

Mehdi Tlili leaves the field.

59'

Lucas Rey comes on for Section Paloise.

59'

Romain Ruffenach leaves the field.

59'

Ruan Pienaar has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

The forward pack of Cheetahs will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

57'

Yellow Card

Aminiasi Tuimaba (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card

56'

Hugo Auradou comes on for Section Paloise.

56'

Guillaume Ducat leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Tapiwa Mafura as they get over the gainline!

52'

Nicolas Corato comes on.

51'

Guram Papidze comes off.

51'

Remi Seneca comes on.

51'

Facundo Gigena comes off.

51'

Nathan Decron makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Martin Puech getting some game time.

48'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Rey being replaced.

48'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Rey getting some game time.

46'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Martin Puech being replaced.

46'

Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Ali Mgijima getting some game time.

45'

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

45'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes kicks the penalty.

44'

Jack Maddocks makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Ruan Pienaar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Cheetahs as Jeandre Rudolph goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Ruan Pienaar.

39'

Yellow Card

Romain Ruffenach (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card

38'

Cheetahs sub Hencus van Wyk comes onto the field.

37'

Aranos Coetzee departs for Cheetahs.

37'

Cheetahs sub Alulutho Tshakweni comes onto the field.

37'

Schalk Ferreira departs for Cheetahs.

37'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Cheetahs go for goal with Ruan Pienaar taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Munier Hartzenberg scores from close range.

30'

Spellbinding play by Cohen Jasper is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Axel Desperes converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Section Paloise results in a try for Emilien Gailleton

14'

Spellbinding play by Nathan Decron is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Decron took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Axel Desperes converts the try.

11'

Try

What a kick! Jack Maddocks takes full advantage to score for Section Paloise.

11'

Axel Desperes steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Cheetahs v Pau 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 14th January 2024, 05:00am PST 
  
 National Rugby Centre Amsterdam

Points Flow Chart

Pau win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

87%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Debaes

75'

20 - 33

Robson

74'

20 - 31

Pienaar

20 - 26

71'

Desperes

68'

17 - 26

Bernardo

17 - 23

66'

Desperes

63'

17 - 23

van der Westhuizen

17 - 20

57'

Tuimaba

56'

12 - 20

Desperes

44'

12 - 20

Half Time

Pienaar

12 - 17

39'

Rudolph

10 - 17

39'

Ruffenach

38'

5 - 17

Desperes

35'

5 - 17

Hartzenberg

5 - 14

30'

Desperes

14'

0 - 14

Gailleton

14'

0 - 12

Desperes

11'

0 - 7

Maddocks

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Cheetahs

Pau

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Defence Profile

Cheetahs

Pau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

30%

3-6 secs

35%

44%

6+ secs

20%

Rucks Won

Cheetahs vs Pau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Cheetahs face off against Pau in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Sun 14th January 2024 at National Rugby Centre Amsterdam. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Pau won the last encounter but Pau 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 Pau in 2nd and Cheetahs in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Cheetahs vs Pau Squads

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