Lions

25 - 27

Full Time

Griquas

Lions vs Griquas

Events

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

Penalty Goal

George Whitehead makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

82'

Penalty Goal

Lubabalo Dobela kicks the penalty.

78'

Phumzile Maqondwana comes on.

76'

Lourens Oosthuizen comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Angelo Davids bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

75'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Rynhardt Jonker getting some game time.

74'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Richard Kriel being replaced.

74'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Bursey getting some game time.

74'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Abrahams being replaced.

74'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Tom Nel getting some game time.

73'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Mnombo Zwelendaba being replaced.

73'

Conversion

George Whitehead has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Griquas results in a try for Mnombo Zwelendaba

72'

Caleb Abrahams played a key part in that try.

72'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Juan Schoeman coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with SJ Kotze coming off.

68'

Golden Lions sub Renzo Du Plessis comes onto the field.

64'

WJ Steenkamp departs for Golden Lions.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as SJ Kotze goes through the gap.

62'

Griquas sub Leon Lyons comes onto the field.

61'

Eddie Davids departs for Griquas.

61'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes on.

51'

Dylan Sjoblom comes off.

51'

What a run here by Zane Bester as they get over the gainline!

50'

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

49'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Asenathi Ntlabakanye being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Franco Marais being replaced.

49'

Griquas have a drop goal attempt, but its pushed to the right.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Lange getting some game time.

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Janco Uys being replaced.

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with IG Prinsloo getting some game time.

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Cebo Dlamini being replaced.

48'

Lubabalo Dobela has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

46'

Try

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

45'

Henco van Wyk makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Penalty Goal

George Whitehead kicks the penalty.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Lubabalo Dobela coming on.

42'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Chris William Smith coming off.

42'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

37'

Conversion

Chris William Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Richard Kriel as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Richard Kriel being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Nico Steyn sets up the try.

34'

Conversion

George Whitehead makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lourens Oosthuizen scores from close range.

28'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Golden Lions is finished off by Kelly Mpeku

23'

That's a great try assist by Quan Horn.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Quan Horn bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

23'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith adds the points for Golden Lions.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kelly Mpeku bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

18'

Marco de Witt comes on for Griquas.

Carl Els leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Quan Horn goes through the gap.

Conversion

George Whitehead has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Griquas has allowed Cameron Hufke to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Hufke goes through the gap.

Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as WJ Steenkamp goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Griquas 
  
 Final 
  
 Sat 20th September 2025, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Griquas win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

57%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Whitehead

82'

25 - 27

Dobela

25 - 24

78'

Whitehead

73'

22 - 24

Zwelendaba

72'

22 - 22

van Wyk

22 - 17

45'

Whitehead

44'

17 - 17

Half Time

Smith

17 - 14

35'

Kriel

15 - 14

34'

Whitehead

30'

10 - 14

Oosthuizen

28'

10 - 12

Smith

10 - 7

24'

Mpeku

8 - 7

23'

Smith

3 - 7

20'

Whitehead

0 - 7

Hufke

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Lions

89%

Draw

Griquas

10%

Penalty by George Whitehead

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Griquas

More Less

Defence Profile

Lions

Griquas

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

58%

3-6 secs

14%

33%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

112

Last 5 Penalties

68'

71'

77'

80'

Lions

Griquas

Lions vs Griquas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Griquas in Currie Cup Final on Sat 20th September 2025 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:00 EST on Flo Rugby 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 1st and Lions in 2nd 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.