Lions

26 - 10

Full Time

Pumas

Lions vs Pumas

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer converts the try.

81'

Try

Pumas are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Brandon Thomson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brandon Thomson bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

80'

Chriswill September sets up the try.

80'

Stean Pienaar comes on.

76'

Manuel Rass comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andrew Kota bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

75'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruhan Straeuli getting some game time.

74'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with JC Pretorius being replaced.

74'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Raynard Roets getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Kayden Kiewit getting some game time.

74'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Rhynardt Rijnsburger being replaced.

74'

Gianni Lombard curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'

Try

Manuel Rass scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Manuel Rass took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Manuel Rass took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Anele Lungisa took full advantage.

72'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Nico Steyn getting some game time.

71'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morne van den Berg being replaced.

71'

Pumas make a substitution with Andrew Kota coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Lundi Msenge coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Morne Brandon took full advantage.

68'

Pumas make a substitution with Jeandre Leonard coming on.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Malembe Mpofu coming off.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Anele Lungisa coming on.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Ruwald van der Merwe coming off.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Simon Raw coming on.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Njabulo Gumede coming off.

65'

Golden Lions sub Ruan Smith comes onto the field.

62'

Ruan Dreyer departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Etienne Janeke comes on for Pumas.

59'

Corne Fourie leaves the field.

59'

Morne Brandon comes on for Golden Lions.

55'

Jaco Visagie leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Francke Horn as they get over the gainline!

50'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Chriswill September getting some game time.

48'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Giovan Snyman being replaced.

48'

Jade Stighling makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Yellow Card

Morne van den Berg (Golden Lions) is shown a yellow card

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Pieter Jacobs comes on for Pumas.

33'

Cameron Dawson leaves the field.

33'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Golden Lions ends with a try for Morne van den Berg.

31'

Spellbinding play by Francke Horn is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Francke Horn breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Manuel Rass breaches the defence.

31'

Brandon Thomson comes on.

27'

Ali Mgijima comes off.

27'

Ruan Dreyer comes on.

26'

Ruan Smith comes off.

26'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Smith getting some game time.

21'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Dreyer being replaced.

21'

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer adds the points for Pumas.

21'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard converts the try.

17'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Morne van den Berg leads to a try for Golden Lions

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Morne van den Berg took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Manuel Rass

11'

JC Pretorius played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and JC Pretorius took full advantage.

11'

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Pumas 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 28th April 2023, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

de Beer

81'

26 - 10

Thomson

80'

26 - 8

Rass

26 - 3

72'

van den Berg

21 - 3

46'

Half Time

Lombard

21 - 3

32'

van den Berg

19 - 3

31'

de Beer

21'

14 - 3

Lombard

14 - 0

17'

van den Berg

12 - 0

16'

Lombard

7 - 0

12'

Rass

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Pumas

More Less

Defence Profile

Lions

Pumas

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

58%

3-6 secs

28%

27%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

109

Lions vs Pumas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Pumas in Currie Cup Round 8 on Fri 28th April 2023 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.

Lions won the last encounter but Lions 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 Pumas in 3rd and Lions in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Pumas Squads

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