Pumas

52 - 26

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Pumas

Events

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

81'

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

80'

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

79'

Conversion

Clinton Swart has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

What a kick! Ntsika Fisanti takes full advantage to score for Pumas.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Ntsika Fisanti took full advantage.

73'

Tino Swanepoel played a key part in that try.

73'

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

71'

Try

A series of passes by Free State Cheetahs results in a try for Michael Annies

70'

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

70'

That's a great try assist by Daniel Maartens.

70'

Pumas make a substitution with Stephan Krugel coming on.

68'

Pumas make a substitution with Tiaan de Klerk coming off.

68'

Pumas make a substitution with Russwill Fredericks coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Thomas Bursey coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Free State Cheetahs supporters go wild as Faf de Klerk successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

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

65'

Marco Jansen van Vuren sets up the try.

65'

Red Card

Darren Adonis (Pumas) is shown the red card

63'

Free State Cheetahs sub John-Kelly Okonkwo comes onto the field.

60'

Stefan Venter departs for Free State Cheetahs.

60'

Pumas sub Tino Swanepoel comes onto the field.

60'

Banie Britz departs for Pumas.

60'

Pumas sub Junior Banda comes onto the field.

60'

Sampie Swiegers departs for Pumas.

60'

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

60'

Cohen Jasper comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

59'

Clayton Blommetjies leaves the field.

59'

Daniel Maartens comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

59'

Arno van der Merwe leaves the field.

59'

Ntsika Fisanti comes on for Pumas.

58'

Thabo Ndimande leaves the field.

58'

Victor Sekekete comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

57'

Carl Wegner leaves the field.

57'

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

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop JJ Scheepers from scoring as they record the try for Pumas.

57'

Thomas Bursey played a key part in that try.

57'

Tielman Nieuwoudt comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

55'

Matome Manyama leaves the field.

55'

De Wet Marais comes on.

55'

Andre Goedhals comes off.

55'

What a run here by Thabo Ndimande as they get over the gainline!

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Clinton Swart kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Pumas results in a try for Tiaan de Klerk.

52'

What a run here by Tiaan de Klerk as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Clinton Swart.

52'

Gustav du Rand comes on.

52'

Chyle van Zyl comes off.

52'

Marco Jansen van Vuren comes on.

52'

Tiaan Swanepoel comes off.

52'

Simon Miller comes on.

51'

Pierre-Raymond Uys comes off.

51'

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

46'

Try

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

45'

JJ Scheepers makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Pumas make a substitution with Etienne Janeke coming on.

44'

Pumas make a substitution with Zukisa Sali coming off.

44'

Conversion

Tiaan Swanepoel adds the two points for Free State Cheetahs.

44'

Try

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

43'

Prince Nkabinde makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

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

40'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Clinton Swart does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Pumas is finished off by Chyle van Zyl, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Wian van Niekerk.

37'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Sango Xamlashe being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Clinton Swart makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Andre Goedhals scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Andre Goedhals breaches the defence.

26'

Thomas Bursey played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Tiaan Swanepoel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Carel-Jan Coetzee gathers the kick to score the try for Free State Cheetahs.

23'

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

23'

That's a great try assist by Jooste Nel.

23'

Yellow Card

Darren Adonis (Pumas) is shown a yellow card

18'

Conversion

Clinton Swart converts the try.

12'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Chyle van Zyl places the ball down for the try.

12'

Conversion

Clinton Swart has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Sango Xamlashe

The defensive line has been broken as Sango Xamlashe goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Wian van Niekerk.

We are underway as the referee Hanru van Rooyen blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pumas v Cheetahs 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 29th August 2026, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Hanru van Rooyen

Points Flow Chart

Pumas win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Swart

52 - 26

74'

Fisanti

50 - 26

73'

Annies

70'

45 - 26

de Klerk

65'

45 - 21

Maartens

65'

45 - 19

Adonis

45 - 14

63'

Scheepers

45 - 14

57'

Swart

40 - 14

53'

de Klerk

38 - 14

52'

Scheepers

33 - 14

45'

Swanepoel

44'

28 - 14

Venter

43'

28 - 12

Half Time

Swart

28 - 7

38'

van Zyl

26 - 7

37'

Swart

21 - 7

27'

Goedhals

19 - 7

26'

Swanepoel

24'

14 - 7

Coetzee

23'

14 - 5

Adonis

14 - 0

18'

Swart

14 - 0

12'

van Zyl

12 - 0

12'

Swart

7 - 0

Xamlashe

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Cheetahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

58%

3-6 secs

37%

32%

6+ secs

12%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

64'

75'

77'

80'

Pumas

Cheetahs

Pumas vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Cheetahs in Currie Cup Round 7 on Sat 29th August 2026 at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on SuperSport, 00:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 05:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Pumas 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 1 place in the league table with Cheetahs in 2nd and Pumas in 3rd 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.