Griquas

31 - 19

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Griquas

Events

Commentary

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

81'

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

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Golden Lions is finished off by Exauce Tshiamala

80'

Rynhardt Jonker sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rynhardt Jonker bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

80'

IG Prinsloo comes on.

78'

Ntobeko Shezi comes off.

78'

Connor Mahoney comes on.

78'

Mnombo Zwelendaba comes off.

78'

Corne Lavagna comes on.

78'

Janus Venter comes off.

78'

Drop Goal

George Whitehead adds the three points for Griquas.

76'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Exauce Tshiamala getting some game time.

72'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jason Hugo being replaced.

72'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Dillon Smith getting some game time.

71'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Lourens Oosthuizen being replaced.

71'

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

69'

Griquas make a substitution with Carl Els coming on.

68'

Griquas make a substitution with Dillon Smith coming off.

68'

Griquas make a substitution with Jack Hart coming on.

68'

Griquas make a substitution with Bobby Alexander coming off.

68'

Golden Lions sub Layton Horn comes onto the field.

64'

Asad Moos departs for Golden Lions.

64'

Conversion

The Golden Lions supporters go wild as Sam Francis successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Golden Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jarod Cairns touching down.

64'

Yellow Card

Zane Bester (Griquas) is shown a yellow card

63'

Golden Lions sub Siyabonga Dube comes onto the field.

61'

Cecil Parsons departs for Golden Lions.

61'

Conversion

The Griquas supporters go wild as George Whitehead successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Bobby Alexander to score the try.

59'

Zane Bester played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Zane Bester goes through the gap.

59'

Renzo Du Plessis comes on for Golden Lions.

58'

Morne Venter leaves the field.

58'

Luke Cannon comes on for Golden Lions.

58'

Thando Biyela leaves the field.

58'

Ruan Swart comes on for Golden Lions.

56'

Conraad van Vuuren leaves the field.

56'

Ruan Welman comes on for Golden Lions.

56'

Mahle Sithole leaves the field.

56'

George Whitehead has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

The forward pack of Griquas will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

Sako Makata comes on.

52'

Dylan Maart comes off.

52'

Dillon Smith comes on.

51'

Carl Els comes off.

51'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Derik Pretorius getting some game time.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Malembe Mpofu being replaced.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Ntobeko Shezi getting some game time.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with IG Prinsloo being replaced.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Eddie Davids getting some game time.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Leon Lyons being replaced.

49'

Rynhardt Jonker makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Penalty Goal

George Whitehead kicks the penalty.

42'

Golden Lions sub JD Hattingh comes onto the field.

40'

Tiaan Wessels departs for Golden Lions.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Griquas has led to Janus Venter being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Sam Francis does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

What an effort there by Thando Biyela as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Thando Biyela being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Asad Moos sets up the try.

35'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as George Whitehead kicks the penalty goal.

28'

A gap opened in the defence and Likhona Finca took full advantage.

16'

George Whitehead has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

12'

Try

Dylan Maart scores the try from close range.

11'

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

11'

George Whitehead has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Griquas leads to a try for Gurshwin Wehr

The defensive line has been broken as Gurshwin Wehr goes through the gap.

George Whitehead played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Maart goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Stephan Geldenhuys blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Griquas v Lions 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 8th August 2026, 04:00am PDT 
  
 Suzuki Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Stephan Geldenhuys

Points Flow Chart

Griquas win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tshiamala

80'

31 - 19

Whitehead

31 - 14

76'

Francis

64'

28 - 14

Cairns

64'

28 - 12

Bester

28 - 7

63'

Whitehead

28 - 7

60'

Alexander

26 - 7

59'

Venter

21 - 7

54'

Whitehead

16 - 7

42'

Half Time

Francis

36'

13 - 7

Biyela

35'

13 - 5

Whitehead

13 - 0

28'

Maart

10 - 0

11'

Wehr

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Griquas

Lions

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Defence Profile

Griquas

Lions

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

52%

3-6 secs

36%

35%

6+ secs

10%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

63'

65'

66'

69'

Griquas

Lions

Griquas vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Griquas face off against Lions in Currie Cup Round 4 on Sat 8th August 2026 at Suzuki Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST on SuperSport, 23:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 21:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 04:00 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 3 places in the league table with Lions in 1st and Griquas in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Griquas vs Lions Squads

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