Griquas

28 - 36

Full Time

Lions

Griquas vs Lions

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Luca Ribbens comes on.

76'

Renzo Du Plessis comes off.

76'

Griquas make a substitution with Bobby Alexander coming on.

69'

Griquas make a substitution with Thomas Bursey coming off.

69'

Golden Lions make a substitution with SJ Kotze coming on.

69'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morgan Naude coming off.

69'

Griquas make a substitution with Albert Liebenberg coming on.

65'

Griquas make a substitution with Dylan Sjoblom coming off.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with RF Schoeman coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Conraad van Vuuren coming off.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morne Brandon coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Jaco Visagie coming off.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Tiaan Wessels coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Raynard Roets coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Golden Lions supporters go wild as Zander du Plessis successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Nico Steyn

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Nico Steyn goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Ruhan Straeuli goes through the gap.

63'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lubabalo Dobela kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tertius Kruger

59'

Zinedine Robinson played a key part in that try.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lubabalo Dobela kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Griquas results in a try for Connor Mahoney.

52'

That's a great try assist by Lubabalo Dobela.

52'

What a run here by Lubabalo Dobela as they get over the gainline!

52'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes on.

50'

Etienne Oosthuizen comes off.

50'

Thabo Ndimande comes on.

50'

Hanru Sirgel comes off.

50'

Gianni Lombard has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Golden Lions leads to a try for Jarod Cairns.

49'

Kelly Mpeku sets up the try.

49'

Renzo Du Plessis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Dandre Delport getting some game time.

47'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Gustav du Rand being replaced.

47'

Tapiwa Mafura makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

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 Kelly Mpeku being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Griquas has led to Cameron Hufke being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Cebo Dlamini comes on for Griquas.

34'

Janu Botha leaves the field.

34'

Eddie Davids comes on for Griquas.

34'

Leon Lyons leaves the field.

34'

Trouble here as Kelly Mpeku breaches the defence.

32'

Zinedine Robinson comes on for Griquas.

32'

Zane Bester leaves the field.

32'

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

31'

Try

Silky skills by Golden Lions ends with a try for Renzo Du Plessis.

30'

Spellbinding play by Jarod Cairns is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Jarod Cairns breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Morgan Naude scores from close range.

28'

Trouble here as Zander du Plessis breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Renzo Du Plessis breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Kelly Mpeku breaches the defence.

27'

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

26'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Golden Lions maul...no miracles today as Jaco Visagie powers over.

25'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Tertius Kruger getting some game time.

23'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Mnombo Zwelendaba being replaced.

23'

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

20'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sam Francis being replaced.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cameron Hufke bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

17'

Conversion

Lubabalo Dobela converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Cameron Hufke leads to a try for Griquas

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Hufke took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Connor Mahoney is finished off with a try.

13'

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

12'

Conversion

Lubabalo Dobela has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Griquas results in a try for Zane Bester

Mnombo Zwelendaba played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Mnombo Zwelendaba took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Maart goes through the gap.

Conversion

Sam Francis has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Renzo Du Plessis goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Sam Francis.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Griquas v Lions 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sun 4th August 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Suzuki Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

18%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

du Plessis

64'

28 - 36

Steyn

64'

28 - 34

Dobela

28 - 29

59'

Kruger

26 - 29

59'

Dobela

21 - 29

53'

Mahoney

19 - 29

52'

Cairns

49'

14 - 29

Half Time

Du Plessis

30'

14 - 24

Lombard

29'

14 - 19

Naude

28'

14 - 17

Visagie

25'

14 - 12

Dobela

14 - 7

14'

Hufke

12 - 7

14'

Dobela

7 - 7

Bester

5 - 7

Francis

0 - 7

Du Plessis

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Griquas

Lions

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Defence Profile

Griquas

Lions

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

39%

60%

3-6 secs

33%

23%

6+ secs

18%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

66'

70'

77'

80'

Griquas

Lions

Griquas vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Griquas face off against Lions in Currie Cup Round 5 on Sun 4th August 2024 at Suzuki Stadium. 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.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Lions in 1st and Griquas in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Griquas vs Lions Squads

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