Western Province

39 - 17

Full Time

Griffons

Griffons vs Western Province

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

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

79'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Joshua Paris getting some game time.

72'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Matthew Gray being replaced.

72'

Western Province make a substitution with Kyle Smith coming on.

69'

Western Province make a substitution with Clayton Blommetjies coming off.

69'

Western Province make a substitution with CJ Velleman coming on.

69'

Western Province make a substitution with Divan Fuller coming off.

69'

Western Province make a substitution with Labeeb Kannemeyer coming on.

66'

Western Province make a substitution with Imad Khan coming off.

66'

Western Province sub Mhleli Khuzwayo comes onto the field.

64'

Vernon Matongo departs for Western Province.

64'

Yellow Card

Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr (Griffons) is shown a yellow card

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Wandisile Simelane goes through the gap.

61'

Western Province sub Enos Ndiao comes onto the field.

61'

Andre Goedhals departs for Western Province.

61'

Griffons sub Cheslin Arendse comes onto the field.

60'

Keegan Schaefer departs for Griffons.

60'

Justin Geduld comes on for Western Province.

59'

Damian Markus leaves the field.

59'

Calla Pienaar comes on for Griffons.

58'

Thomas Ongera leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Imad Khan kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Imad Khan scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Imad Khan as they get over the gainline!

57'

Penalty Goal

Clayton Blommetjies adds the points for Western Province.

56'

Mthokozisi Gumede comes on.

53'

Moango Ngundue comes off.

53'

Willem van den Hever comes on.

53'

Chadley Wenn comes off.

53'

Xolani Jacobs comes on.

53'

Simon Westraadt comes off.

53'

Zachary Porthen comes on.

51'

Corne Weilbach comes off.

51'

JJ Kotze comes on.

51'

Scarra Ntubeni comes off.

51'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Jared Kruger getting some game time.

46'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Mingo Piti being replaced.

46'

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

43'

Keanu Vers makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Clayton Blommetjies does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

What an effort there by Damian Markus as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Western Province has led to Damian Markus being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Luke Burger sets up the try.

35'

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

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Western Province is finished off by Damian Markus, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Scarra Ntubeni sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

Andrew Kota makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Griffons ends with a try for Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr.

29'

Spellbinding play by Chadley Wenn is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Keanu Vers breaches the defence.

29'

Christopher Hollis comes on.

27'

Robbie Petzer comes off.

27'

Trouble here as Robbie Petzer breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Clayton Blommetjies makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Western Province are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Paul De Villiers picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

That's a great try assist by Willie Engelbrecht.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wandisile Simelane bursts through to advance the Western Province attack.

17'

Conversion

Clayton Blommetjies converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Western Province results in a try for Imad Khan

12'

Spellbinding play by Clayton Blommetjies is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Clayton Blommetjies took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Andrew Kota makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Conversion

Andrew Kota has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Andrew Kota

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Kota goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Clayton Blommetjies kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Markus goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Western Province v Griffons 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 3rd August 2024, 08:15am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Western Province win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

70%

% Of Game In Lead

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nikhole Wehr

62'

39 - 17

Khan

39 - 17

58'

Khan

37 - 17

57'

Blommetjies

32 - 17

56'

Half Time

Blommetjies

29 - 17

36'

Markus

27 - 17

35'

Markus

22 - 17

33'

Kota

29'

17 - 17

Nikhole Wehr

29'

17 - 15

Blommetjies

17 - 10

22'

De Villiers

15 - 10

22'

Blommetjies

10 - 10

13'

Khan

8 - 10

12'

Kota

11'

3 - 10

Kota

3 - 7

Kota

3 - 5

Blommetjies

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Western Province

Griffons

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Defence Profile

Western Province

Griffons

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

49%

3-6 secs

22%

42%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

73'

76'

77'

Western Province

Griffons

Western Province vs Griffons Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Western Province face off against Griffons in Currie Cup Round 5 on Sat 3rd August 2024 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 03:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 08:15 EST in the US.

Western Province won the last encounter but Western Province are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Griffons in 7th and Western Province in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Western Province vs Griffons Squads

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