Stormers XXIII

19 - 26

Full Time

Cheetahs

Cheetahs vs Stormers XXIII

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

81'

Penalty Goal

Kyle Smith kicks the penalty.

79'

The drop goal is on its way from Cohen Jasper but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

76'

Cameron Whitson comes on.

75'

Dewaldt Duvenage comes off.

75'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Oupa Mohoje getting some game time.

73'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Aidon Davis being replaced.

73'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Smith getting some game time.

72'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Jurie Matthee being replaced.

72'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Mhleli Khuzwayo getting some game time.

71'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Matongo being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Reinhardt Fortuin has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Jeandre Rudolph scores the try from close range.

69'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Reinhardt Fortuin as they hook it left.

64'

Western Province sub Andre Goedhals comes onto the field.

61'

Gary Porter departs for Western Province.

61'

Free State Cheetahs sub Reinhardt Fortuin comes onto the field.

61'

Ethan Wentzel departs for Free State Cheetahs.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Gary Porter goes through the gap.

59'

Neels Volschenk comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

58'

Gideon van der Merwe leaves the field.

58'

Marco Jansen van Vuren comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

58'

Rewan Kruger leaves the field.

58'

Sibusiso Sangweni comes on.

53'

Paul De Villiers comes off.

53'

Zachary Porthen comes on.

53'

Corne Weilbach comes off.

53'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Scarra Ntubeni getting some game time.

46'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with JJ Kotze being replaced.

46'

Western Province have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Jurie Matthee, but they pull it to the left.

45'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Dawson getting some game time.

45'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Schalk Ferreira being replaced.

45'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Robert Hunt getting some game time.

45'

Free State Cheetahs decide to make a substitution, with Hencus van Wyk being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Ethan Wentzel adds the two points for Free State Cheetahs.

42'

Try

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

41'

Cohen Jasper played a key part in that try.

41'

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

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Free State Cheetahs as Carl Wegner goes over.

41'

Penalty Goal

Jurie Matthee has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Conversion

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Free State Cheetahs as Victor Sekekete goes over.

34'

Vernon Paulo comes on for Free State Cheetahs.

32'

Corne Fourie leaves the field.

32'

Free State Cheetahs decided to go for goal with Ethan Wentzel taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Trouble here as Michael Annies breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Jurie Matthee makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Western Province is finished off by Angelo Davids

20'

That's a great try assist by Damian Markus.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Markus bursts through to advance the Western Province attack.

20'

Jurie Matthee looks to land a drop goal but it misses, sailing past the right handside of the posts.

17'

Western Province sub Joshua Boulle comes onto the field.

11'

Justin Geduld departs for Western Province.

11'

Penalty Goal

Jurie Matthee kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Jurie Matthee kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Luke Burger goes through the gap.

Ethan Wentzel 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

  
 Stormers XXIII v Cheetahs 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 10th August 2024, 10:10am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Cheetahs win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

45%

% Of Game In Lead

48%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

19 - 26

79'

Fortuin

70'

16 - 26

Rudolph

69'

16 - 24

Wentzel

42'

16 - 19

Kasende

41'

16 - 17

Half Time

Wegner

41'

16 - 12

Matthee

16 - 7

39'

Wentzel

35'

13 - 7

Sekekete

34'

13 - 5

Matthee

13 - 0

21'

Davids

11 - 0

20'

Matthee

6 - 0

Matthee

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Stormers XXIII

Cheetahs

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Defence Profile

Stormers XXIII

Cheetahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

33%

3-6 secs

34%

39%

6+ secs

12%

25%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

63'

66'

74'

78'

Stormers XXIII

Cheetahs

Stormers XXIII vs Cheetahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers XXIII face off against Cheetahs in Currie Cup Round 6 on Sat 10th August 2024 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:10 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 19:10 SAST on SuperSport, 05:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:10 AEST in Australia and 10:10 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 3 places in the league table with Cheetahs in 4th and Stormers XXIII in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Stormers XXIII vs Cheetahs Squads

The official squads for Stormers XXIII 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.