Pumas

14 - 41

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Pumas

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

81'

Conversion

George Lourens has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Great forward play by Free State Cheetahs allows Gideon van der Merwe to score the try.

78'

Sisonke Vumazonke comes on.

78'

Oupa Mohoje comes off.

78'

Free State Cheetahs go for goal with George Lourens taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

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

75'

Marco Jansen van Vuren played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Litha Nkula took full advantage.

72'

Penalty Goal

George Lourens has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Pumas make a substitution with Danrich Visagie coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Wian van Niekerk coming off.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Andre Fouche coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Kwanda Dimaza coming off.

69'

Free State Cheetahs sub George Lourens comes onto the field.

63'

Ethan Wentzel departs for Free State Cheetahs.

63'

Free State Cheetahs sub Laurence Victor comes onto the field.

62'

Robert Hunt departs for Free State Cheetahs.

62'

Pumas sub Jeandre Leonard comes onto the field.

62'

Malembe Mpofu departs for Pumas.

62'

The conversion is on its way from Ethan Wentzel but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

62'

Try

Great hands by Free State Cheetahs leads to a try for Daniel Kasende

61'

Spellbinding play by Ethan Wentzel is finished off with a try.

61'

Stephan de Jager comes on for Pumas.

57'

Etienne Janeke leaves the field.

57'

Marco Jansen van Vuren comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

56'

Jandre Nel leaves the field.

56'

Dewald Maritz comes on.

53'

Sampie Swiegers comes off.

53'

Marvelous Mashimbye comes on.

52'

Ruwald van der Merwe comes off.

52'

Aidon Davis comes on.

52'

Jeandre Rudolph comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ethan Wentzel kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Free State Cheetahs results in a try for Munier Hartzenberg.

51'

Ethan Wentzel sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Ethan Wentzel as they get over the gainline!

51'

Jan-Henning Campher comes on.

51'

Eduan Swart comes off.

51'

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

50'

Try

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

49'

Phikolomzi Sobahle makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Stefan Coetzee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

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

47'

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

47'

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

43'

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

43'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Stefan Coetzee being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to David Brits being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

The Pumas supporters go wild as Clinton Swart successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Phikolomzi Sobahle breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jandre Nel scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Jandre Nel breaches the defence.

27'

Litha Nkula comes on.

25'

Ali Mgijima comes off.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Phikolomzi Sobahle bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

21'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Free State Cheetahs is finished off by Daniel Kasende

19'

Ethan Wentzel sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Corne Fourie took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Gideon van der Merwe took full advantage.

11'

Phikolomzi Sobahle comes on for Pumas.

Ross Braude leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Ross Braude goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Clinton Swart has kicked a penalty goal.

Penalty Goal

Clinton Swart has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pumas v Cheetahs 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 7th September 2024, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Cheetahs win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

22%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lourens

79'

14 - 41

van der Merwe

78'

14 - 39

Davis

75'

14 - 34

Lourens

71'

14 - 29

Kasende

61'

14 - 26

Wentzel

52'

14 - 21

Hartzenberg

51'

14 - 19

Fisanti

14 - 14

49'

Half Time

Swart

9 - 14

32'

Wentzel

28'

6 - 14

Nel

27'

6 - 12

Wentzel

20'

6 - 7

Kasende

19'

6 - 5

Swart

6 - 0

Swart

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Cheetahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

28%

53%

3-6 secs

60%

38%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

69'

74'

77'

80'

Pumas

Cheetahs

Pumas vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Cheetahs in Currie Cup Round 10 on Sat 7th September 2024 at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST on SuperSport, 23:30 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

Cheetahs won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Cheetahs in 4th and Pumas in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Pumas vs Cheetahs Squads

The official squads for Pumas 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.