Pumas

21 - 75

Full Time

Golden Lions

Golden Lions vs Pumas

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Commentary

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

84'

Conversion

Sam Francis has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Golden Lions is finished off by Tapiwa Mafura

77'

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

77'

Spellbinding play by Gianni Lombard is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Renzo Du Plessis bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

76'

Richman Gora comes on.

76'

Ross Braude comes off.

76'

Sam Francis takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

75'

Try

Morne van den Berg scores the try from close range.

74'

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

73'

Conversion

Danrich Visagie has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Dewald Maritz scores the try from close range.

71'

That's a great try assist by Ross Braude.

71'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Jacques-Louis Du Toit coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Jaco Visagie coming off.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with SJ Kotze coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morgan Naude coming off.

68'

Pumas make a substitution with Marvelous Mashimbye coming on.

68'

Pumas make a substitution with Kwanda Dimaza coming off.

68'

Conversion

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

67'

Try

Great hands by Golden Lions leads to a try for Gianni Lombard

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Gianni Lombard goes through the gap.

66'

Manuel Rass sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Rabz Maxwane goes through the gap.

66'

Golden Lions sub Renzo Du Plessis comes onto the field.

62'

Jarod Cairns departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Pumas sub Munashe Mhere comes onto the field.

62'

Etienne Janeke departs for Pumas.

62'

Conversion

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

62'

Try

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

61'

Spellbinding play by Morne van den Berg is finished off with a try.

61'

Danrich Visagie comes on for Pumas.

59'

Clinton Swart leaves the field.

59'

Sibabalo Qoma comes on for Golden Lions.

58'

Raynard Roets leaves the field.

58'

Morne van den Berg comes on for Golden Lions.

58'

Nico Steyn leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Francis kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Rabz Maxwane allows them to score the try.

57'

What a run here by Rabz Maxwane as they get over the gainline!

57'

Dewald Maritz comes on.

54'

Sampie Swiegers comes off.

54'

Conraad van Vuuren comes on.

53'

RF Schoeman comes off.

53'

Darnell Osuagwu comes on.

53'

Eduan Swart comes off.

53'

Tino Swanepoel comes on.

53'

Kabelo Mokoena comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Francis kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Golden Lions results in a try for Nico Steyn.

52'

That's a great try assist by Rabz Maxwane.

52'

What a run here by Rabz Maxwane as they get over the gainline!

52'

What a run here by Tapiwa Mafura as they get over the gainline!

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Clinton Swart kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

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

49'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Pumas make a substitution with Deon Slabbert coming on.

40'

Pumas make a substitution with Malembe Mpofu coming off.

40'

Golden Lions sub Manuel Rass comes onto the field.

38'

Morne van den Berg departs for Golden Lions.

38'

Conversion

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

38'

Try

An interception for Golden Lions allows Rabz Maxwane to race clear for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Rabz Maxwane being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

What an effort there by Tapiwa Mafura as they score the try.

35'

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

35'

Nico Steyn sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Ntsika Fisanti being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Clinton Swart as they hook it left.

29'

Morne van den Berg comes on.

26'

Manuel Rass comes off.

26'

The conversion is on its way from Sam Francis but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tapiwa Mafura scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Tapiwa Mafura breaches the defence.

25'

Nico Steyn played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rabz Maxwane bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

24'

Conversion

Clinton Swart makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Ross Braude.

21'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Tapiwa Mafura coming on.

18'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Edwill van der Merwe coming off.

18'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Ruhan Straeuli coming on.

16'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Izan Esterhuizen coming off.

16'

Penalty Goal

Sam Francis does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Sam Francis converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Sam Francis

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Francis took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Ruan Venter is finished off with a try.

12'

Penalty Goal

Sam Francis kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Gianni Lombard goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Rabz Maxwane goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Sam Francis has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pumas v Golden Lions 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 12th July 2024, 10:00am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Golden Lions win +54

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Francis

78'

21 - 75

Mafura

77'

21 - 73

van den Berg

74'

21 - 68

Visagie

21 - 63

72'

Maritz

19 - 63

71'

Francis

67'

14 - 63

Lombard

66'

14 - 61

Francis

62'

14 - 56

Qoma

61'

14 - 54

Francis

58'

14 - 49

Maxwane

57'

14 - 47

Francis

53'

14 - 42

Steyn

52'

14 - 40

Swart

14 - 35

50'

Braude

12 - 35

49'

Half Time

Francis

38'

7 - 35

Maxwane

37'

7 - 33

Francis

36'

7 - 28

Mafura

35'

7 - 26

Mafura

25'

7 - 21

Swart

7 - 16

22'

Swart

5 - 16

21'

Francis

16'

0 - 16

Francis

14'

0 - 13

Francis

13'

0 - 11

Francis

0 - 6

Francis

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Golden Lions

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Golden Lions

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

67%

3-6 secs

30%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

106

Last 5 Penalties

70'

73'

74'

82'

83'

Pumas

Golden Lions

Pumas vs Golden Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Golden Lions in Currie Cup Round 2 on Fri 12th July 2024 at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST on SuperSport, 05:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 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 just 5 places in the league table with Golden Lions in 1st and Pumas in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Pumas vs Golden Lions Squads

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