Lions

18 - 25

Full Time

Griquas

Lions vs Griquas

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

84'

Conversion

Eddie Fouche converts the try.

84'

Try

Cebo Dlamini goes on their own for a try.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cebo Dlamini bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

83'

Eddie Fouche sets up the try.

83'

Golden Lions go for goal with Tiaan Swanepoel taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

What a kick! JC Pretorius takes full advantage to score for Golden Lions.

77'

Spellbinding play by Andre Warner is finished off with a try.

77'

Michael van Vuuren comes on.

76'

Jaco Visagie comes off.

76'

Penalty Goal

Eddie Fouche kicks the penalty.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Gustav du Rand took full advantage.

73'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Zeilinga Strydom getting some game time.

73'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Bronson Mills being replaced.

73'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Connor Van Buuren getting some game time.

73'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Darrien-Lane Landsberg being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Eddie Fouche has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Johan Mulder scores the try from close range.

71'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Sako Makata getting some game time.

70'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Luther Obi being replaced.

70'

Griquas sub Reagan Oranje comes onto the field.

64'

Lubabalo Dobela departs for Griquas.

64'

Golden Lions sub JC Pretorius comes onto the field.

63'

Cal Smid departs for Golden Lions.

63'

Griquas sub Cebo Dlamini comes onto the field.

63'

Janu Botha departs for Griquas.

63'

Griquas sub Johan Retief comes onto the field.

63'

Derik Pretorius departs for Griquas.

63'

Golden Lions sub Kabous Bezuidenhout comes onto the field.

63'

Ruan Smith departs for Golden Lions.

63'

Golden Lions sub Sti Sithole comes onto the field.

63'

Morgan Naude departs for Golden Lions.

63'

Tiaan Swanepoel takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Tiaan Swanepoel kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Sango Xamlashe comes on for Griquas.

57'

George Whitehead leaves the field.

57'

Gustav du Rand comes on.

54'

Janco Uys comes off.

54'

Niel Otto comes on.

54'

Michael Amiras comes off.

54'

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

53'

George Whitehead was unlucky to have missed the penalty after the ball hit the right post.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Andre Warner getting some game time.

46'

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

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

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

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Griquas as Janco Uys goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Hanru Sirgel.

37'

Yellow Card

Jarod Cairns (Golden Lions) is shown a yellow card

37'

Fabulous play by Griquas has led to Rosko Specman being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Griquas sub Janu Botha comes onto the field.

35'

Junior Banda departs for Griquas.

35'

Tiaan Swanepoel hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

35'

Michael Amiras comes on for Griquas.

33'

Janu Botha leaves the field.

33'

Griquas decided to go for goal with George Whitehead taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Bronson Mills comes on.

29'

Zeilinga Strydom comes off.

29'

Conversion

Tiaan Swanepoel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Zeilinga Strydom gathers the kick to score the try for Golden Lions.

24'

Tiaan Swanepoel played a key part in that try.

24'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Junior Banda getting some game time.

22'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Michael Amiras being replaced.

22'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Zeilinga Strydom getting some game time.

22'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Bronson Mills being replaced.

22'

Jurich Claasens looks to land a drop goal, but it misses sailing past the left handside of the posts.

21'

Yellow Card

Janu Botha (Griquas) is shown a yellow card

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nico Steyn bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Tiaan Swanepoel kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

George Whitehead has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Griquas 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sun 16th April 2023, 07:05am PDT 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Griquas win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

57%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

17%

Possession Last 10 min

83%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fouche

84'

18 - 25

Dlamini

83'

18 - 23

Pretorius

18 - 18

77'

Fouche

76'

13 - 18

Fouche

71'

13 - 15

Mulder

71'

13 - 13

Swanepoel

13 - 8

60'

Half Time

Uys

38'

10 - 8

Cairns

10 - 3

37'

Swanepoel

10 - 3

25'

Strydom

8 - 3

24'

Botha

21'

3 - 3

Swanepoel

3 - 3

Whitehead

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Griquas

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Defence Profile

Lions

Griquas

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

52%

3-6 secs

45%

38%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Lions vs Griquas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Griquas in Currie Cup Round 6 on Sun 16th April 2023 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST, 02:05 NZST in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 EST in the US.

Griquas won the last encounter but Griquas 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 Griquas in 6th and Lions in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Griquas Squads

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