Golden Lions

41 - 22

Full Time

Western Province

Golden Lions vs Western Province

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luca Ribbens bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Divan Fuller bursts through to advance the Western Province attack.

75'

Luca Ribbens comes on.

75'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Tapiwa Mafura took full advantage.

72'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Zander du Plessis getting some game time.

71'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Rynhardt Jonker being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Tapiwa Mafura took full advantage.

70'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Layton Horn getting some game time.

70'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Nico Steyn being replaced.

70'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Tiaan Wessels coming on.

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Renzo Du Plessis coming off.

68'

Western Province sub Sibusiso Sangweni comes onto the field.

64'

Louw Nel departs for Western Province.

64'

Western Province sub Enos Ndiao comes onto the field.

64'

Andre Goedhals departs for Western Province.

64'

Western Province sub Divan Fuller comes onto the field.

64'

Sibusiso Sangweni departs for Western Province.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Nico Steyn kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Ezekiel Ngobeni comes on for Western Province.

59'

JC Mars leaves the field.

59'

Jaco Visagie comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

Morne Brandon leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jurie Matthee kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Paul De Villiers from scoring as they record the try for Western Province.

56'

Dewaldt Duvenage played a key part in that try.

56'

Corne Weilbach comes on.

53'

Zachary Porthen comes off.

53'

Etienne Oosthuizen comes on.

51'

Ruben Schoeman comes off.

51'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye comes on.

51'

RF Schoeman comes off.

51'

Vernon Matongo comes on.

50'

Steven Kitshoff comes off.

50'

Andre-Hugo Venter comes on.

50'

Scarra Ntubeni comes off.

50'

Yellow Card

Nico Steyn (Golden Lions) is shown a yellow card

50'

Jurie Matthee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Sibusiso Sangweni getting some game time.

48'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Divan Fuller being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Jurie Matthee adds the two points for Western Province.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Western Province leads to a try for JC Mars.

45'

JC Mars makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Dewaldt Duvenage is finished off with a try.

45'

Penalty Goal

Nico Steyn kicks the penalty.

44'

Conversion

Nico Steyn adds the two points for Golden Lions.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Quan Horn as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Quan Horn being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Western Province sub Paul De Villiers comes onto the field.

40'

CJ Velleman departs for Western Province.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Boldwin Hansen being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Nico Steyn does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Golden Lions is finished off by Renzo Du Plessis, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Renzo Du Plessis being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Darrien-Lane Landsberg breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Nico Steyn kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Heiko Pohlmann comes on.

26'

SJ Kotze comes off.

26'

Trouble here as SJ Kotze breaches the defence.

25'

Nico Steyn curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Golden Lions is finished off by Bronson Mills

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bronson Mills bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Rynhardt Jonker.

23'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Boulle getting some game time.

22'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Damian Markus being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bronson Mills bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

21'

Nico Steyn takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'

Try

Renzo Du Plessis goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Boldwin Hansen bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

19'

Jurie Matthee curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Western Province is finished off by JC Mars

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as JC Mars bursts through to advance the Western Province attack.

17'

Wandisile Simelane sets up the try.

17'

Penalty Goal

Nico Steyn does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Penalty Goal

Jurie Matthee makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

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

Try

Great hands by Golden Lions leads to a try for Renzo Du Plessis

That's a great try assist by Rynhardt Jonker.

The defensive line has been broken as Rynhardt Jonker goes through the gap.

Bronson Mills steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Golden Lions v Western Province 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 17th August 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Golden Lions win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Steyn

41 - 22

63'

Matthee

57'

38 - 22

De Villiers

56'

38 - 20

Steyn

38 - 15

50'

Matthee

46'

38 - 15

Mars

45'

38 - 13

Steyn

38 - 8

44'

Steyn

35 - 8

42'

Horn

33 - 8

41'

Half Time

Steyn

28 - 8

34'

Du Plessis

26 - 8

33'

Steyn

21 - 8

28'

Mills

18 - 8

23'

Du Plessis

13 - 8

19'

Mars

17'

8 - 8

Steyn

8 - 3

15'

Matthee

10'

5 - 3

Du Plessis

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Golden Lions

Western Province

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Defence Profile

Golden Lions

Western Province

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

45%

3-6 secs

16%

39%

6+ secs

22%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

65'

68'

75'

79'

Golden Lions

Western Province

Golden Lions vs Western Province Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Golden Lions face off against Western Province in Currie Cup Round 7 on Sat 17th August 2024 at Emirates Airline 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.

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 6 places in the league table with Western Province in 1st and Golden Lions in 7th as such Western Province are favourites on paper.

Golden Lions vs Western Province Squads

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