Lions

55 - 12

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'

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

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Wian van Niekerk took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Zander du Plessis took full advantage.

72'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Luca Ribbens coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Jarod Cairns coming off.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Layton Horn coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Bronson Mills coming off.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Heiko Pohlmann coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with SJ Kotze coming off.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Sivu Mabece coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with RF Schoeman coming off.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Zander du Plessis coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Kelly Mpeku coming off.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Darnell Osuagwu coming on.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Deon Slabbert coming off.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Wian van Niekerk coming on.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Clinton Swart coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Golden Lions supporters go wild as Bronson Mills successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Golden Lions leads to a try for Sibabalo Qoma

63'

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

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Boldwin Hansen goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Clinton Swart goes through the gap.

60'

Godlen Masimla comes on for Pumas.

59'

Ross Braude leaves the field.

59'

Anele Lungisa comes on for Pumas.

59'

Ruwald van der Merwe leaves the field.

59'

Malembe Mpofu comes on for Pumas.

58'

Shane Kirkwood leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bronson Mills kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Jarod Cairns scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

Boldwin Hansen played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Boldwin Hansen as they get over the gainline!

56'

Sibabalo Qoma comes on for Golden Lions.

56'

Renzo Du Plessis leaves the field.

56'

Etienne Oosthuizen comes on for Golden Lions.

55'

Raynard Roets leaves the field.

55'

Morne Brandon comes on for Golden Lions.

55'

Jaco Visagie leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bronson Mills kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

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

54'

Munashe Mhere comes on.

54'

Sampie Swiegers comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bronson Mills kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ruan Venter from scoring as they record the try for Golden Lions.

50'

RF Schoeman makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Conversion

Clinton Swart adds the two points for Pumas.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Pumas leads to a try for Darren Adonis.

47'

Spellbinding play by Stefan Coetzee is finished off with a try.

47'

Stefan Coetzee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Nico Steyn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with David Brits getting some game time.

46'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with De-an Ackermann being replaced.

46'

Darren Adonis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Pumas make a substitution with Dewald Maritz coming on.

40'

Pumas make a substitution with Etienne Janeke coming off.

40'

Pumas make a substitution with Kwanda Dimaza coming on.

40'

Pumas make a substitution with Anele Lungisa coming off.

40'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Raynard Roets coming on.

40'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Etienne Oosthuizen coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Bronson Mills has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Pumas sub Anele Lungisa comes onto the field.

37'

Kwanda Dimaza departs for Pumas.

37'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to SJ Kotze being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Golden Lions sub Etienne Oosthuizen comes onto the field.

35'

Raynard Roets departs for Golden Lions.

35'

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

31'

Try

Silky skills by Golden Lions ends with a try for Bronson Mills.

30'

Trouble here as Bronson Mills breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Rynhardt Jonker is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Bronson Mills makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Golden Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nico Steyn picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

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

19'

Conversion

Bronson Mills converts the try.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ruan Venter leads to a try for Golden Lions

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Ruan Venter took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Nico Steyn is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Darrien-Lane Landsberg took full advantage.

15'

Yellow Card

Clinton Swart (Pumas) is shown a yellow card

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Boldwin Hansen took full advantage.

12'

Clinton Swart has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Pumas leads to a try for Phikolomzi Sobahle

The defensive line has been broken as Phikolomzi Sobahle goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Ruwald van der Merwe.

Bronson Mills has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Tapiwa Mafura goes through the gap.

Nico Steyn sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Pumas 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 10th August 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +43

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mills

55 - 12

64'

Qoma

53 - 12

63'

Mills

48 - 12

58'

Cairns

46 - 12

57'

Mills

41 - 12

55'

Venter

39 - 12

54'

Mills

34 - 12

51'

Venter

32 - 12

50'

Swart

48'

27 - 12

Adonis

47'

27 - 10

Half Time

Mills

27 - 5

38'

Mills

24 - 5

30'

Mills

19 - 5

24'

Steyn

17 - 5

23'

Mills

12 - 5

16'

Venter

10 - 5

15'

Swart

12'

5 - 5

Sobahle

5 - 5

Mafura

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Pumas

More Less

Defence Profile

Lions

Pumas

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

32%

3-6 secs

33%

52%

6+ secs

11%

100

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

73'

76'

77'

80'

Lions

Pumas

Lions vs Pumas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Pumas in Currie Cup Round 6 on Sat 10th August 2024 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 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 5 places in the league table with Pumas in 1st 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.