Golden Lions

62 - 5

Full Time

Griffons

Golden Lions vs Griffons

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Kade Wolhuter will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Golden Lions is finished off by JC Pretorius

78'

Spellbinding play by Kade Wolhuter is finished off with a try.

78'

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

75'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Jarod Cairns

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jarod Cairns took full advantage.

72'

Tapiwa Mafura played a key part in that try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Rabz Maxwane took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Andrew Kota took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Gilroy Philander took full advantage.

68'

Griffons make a substitution with Joshua Paris coming on.

66'

Griffons make a substitution with Rian Olivier coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Golden Lions supporters go wild as Kade Wolhuter successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

The Golden Lions pack has powered over for JC Pretorius to score the try.

64'

Griffons sub Edwin Nxumalo comes onto the field.

64'

Moango Ngundue departs for Griffons.

64'

Griffons sub Chadley Wenn comes onto the field.

63'

Willem van den Hever departs for Griffons.

63'

Golden Lions sub RF Schoeman comes onto the field.

60'

Conraad van Vuuren departs for Golden Lions.

60'

Duan Pretorius has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

The Griffons pack has powered over for Willem van den Hever to score the try.

59'

Zander du Plessis comes on for Golden Lions.

58'

Kelly Mpeku leaves the field.

58'

Ruhan Straeuli comes on for Golden Lions.

58'

Sibabalo Qoma leaves the field.

58'

Raynard Roets comes on for Golden Lions.

58'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg leaves the field.

58'

Gilroy Philander comes on for Griffons.

57'

Kyle Cyster leaves the field.

57'

Mthokozisi Gumede comes on for Griffons.

57'

Xolani Jacobs leaves the field.

57'

Kade Wolhuter hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

56'

Try

Boldwin Hansen scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

Jaco Visagie comes on.

51'

Morne Brandon comes off.

51'

David Bunduki comes on.

51'

Calla Pienaar comes off.

51'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morne Brandon getting some game time.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jaco Visagie being replaced.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Duan Pretorius getting some game time.

48'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Gilroy Philander being replaced.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Juan Schoeman getting some game time.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morgan Naude being replaced.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sanele Nohamba getting some game time.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Nico Steyn being replaced.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with JC Pretorius getting some game time.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Renzo Du Plessis being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter adds the two points for Golden Lions.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Golden Lions leads to a try for Rabz Maxwane.

47'

Rabz Maxwane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Renzo Du Plessis is finished off with a try.

47'

Sibabalo Qoma makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

45'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Duan Pretorius being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Griffons sub Cheslin Arendse comes onto the field.

38'

Christopher Hollis departs for Griffons.

38'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Boldwin Hansen to score the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Kelly Mpeku.

36'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Tapiwa Mafura being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Kade Wolhuter will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Rabz Maxwane as they go over the white wash for a try.

33'

Trouble here as Rabz Maxwane breaches the defence.

33'

Kade Wolhuter sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Rynhardt Jonker breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Rabz Maxwane breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

30'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Golden Lions maul...no miracles today as Renzo Du Plessis powers over.

28'

Curtly Thomas comes on.

25'

Matthew Gray comes off.

25'

Kade Wolhuter takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

19'

Try

Jarod Cairns goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jarod Cairns bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Rynhardt Jonker took full advantage.

12'

Andrew Kota steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter has kicked a conversion.

Try

Golden Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Darrien-Lane Landsberg touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Darrien-Lane Landsberg goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Nico Steyn.

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Kota goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Golden Lions v Griffons 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Fri 6th September 2024, 08:15am PDT 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Golden Lions win +57

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

79%

Possession Last 10 min

21%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pretorius

62 - 5

78'

Wolhuter

57 - 5

73'

Cairns

55 - 5

72'

Wolhuter

50 - 5

65'

Pretorius

48 - 5

64'

van den Hever

59'

43 - 5

Hansen

43 - 0

55'

Wolhuter

38 - 0

48'

Maxwane

36 - 0

47'

Half Time

Wolhuter

31 - 0

37'

Hansen

29 - 0

36'

Maxwane

24 - 0

33'

Wolhuter

19 - 0

30'

Du Plessis

17 - 0

28'

Cairns

12 - 0

18'

Wolhuter

7 - 0

Landsberg

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Golden Lions

Griffons

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Defence Profile

Golden Lions

Griffons

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

32%

3-6 secs

33%

54%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

52'

74'

75'

76'

Golden Lions

Griffons

Golden Lions vs Griffons Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Golden Lions face off against Griffons in Currie Cup Round 10 on Fri 6th September 2024 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:15 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 03:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:15 EST in the US.

Golden Lions won the last encounter but Golden Lions are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Griffons in 1st and Golden Lions in 8th as such Griffons are favourites on paper.

Golden Lions vs Griffons Squads

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