Lions

37 - 7

Full Time

Griquas

Griquas vs Lions

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mnombo Zwelendaba bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Rynhardt Jonker took full advantage.

72'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Renzo Du Plessis getting some game time.

70'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jarod Cairns being replaced.

70'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Lubabalo Dobela coming on.

67'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Chris William Smith coming off.

67'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Haashim Pead coming on.

67'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Nico Steyn coming off.

67'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Rynhardt Jonker coming on.

67'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Richard Kriel coming off.

67'

Griquas make a substitution with Cameron Hufke coming on.

65'

Griquas make a substitution with Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Golden Lions supporters go wild as Chris William Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Golden Lions leads to a try for Quan Horn

64'

Chris William Smith sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Richard Kriel goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Connor Mahoney goes through the gap.

64'

Golden Lions sub Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes onto the field.

62'

Ruan Delport departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Golden Lions sub Sebastian Lombard comes onto the field.

62'

RF Schoeman departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Golden Lions sub Juan Schoeman comes onto the field.

62'

SJ Kotze departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Golden Lions sub Franco Marais comes onto the field.

62'

PJ Botha departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Griquas sub Gustav du Rand comes onto the field.

62'

Janco Uys departs for Griquas.

62'

Tom Nel comes on for Griquas.

57'

Zane Bester leaves the field.

57'

Johan Louw comes on for Griquas.

57'

Cebo Dlamini leaves the field.

57'

Chris William Smith has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

Angelo Davids scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Angelo Davids as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jarod Cairns played a key part in that try.

56'

Derik Pretorius comes on for Griquas.

55'

Albert Liebenberg leaves the field.

55'

Leon Lyons comes on for Griquas.

55'

Eddie Davids leaves the field.

55'

Thomas Bursey comes on for Griquas.

55'

Caleb Abrahams leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith adds the points for Golden Lions.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chris William Smith kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Nico Steyn from scoring that try!

49'

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

49'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to PJ Botha being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Penalty Goal

Chris William Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Yellow Card

Mnombo Zwelendaba (Griquas) is shown a yellow card

37'

Griquas sub Marco de Witt comes onto the field.

35'

Lourens Oosthuizen departs for Griquas.

35'

Chris William Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Golden Lions ends with a try for Richard Kriel.

26'

Trouble here as Richard Kriel breaches the defence.

26'

SJ Kotze played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Chris William Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Golden Lions is finished off by Henco van Wyk

22'

That's a great try assist by Chris William Smith.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Angelo Davids bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

20'

Conversion

George Whitehead has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Lourens Oosthuizen

That's a great try assist by Albert Liebenberg.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Griquas 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 6th September 2025, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Cwengile Jadezweni

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

69%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

37 - 7

65'

Horn

35 - 7

64'

Davids

30 - 7

56'

Smith

25 - 7

55'

Smith

22 - 7

50'

Steyn

20 - 7

49'

Half Time

Smith

15 - 7

38'

Zwelendaba

37'

12 - 7

Kriel

12 - 7

26'

Smith

7 - 7

23'

van Wyk

5 - 7

22'

Whitehead

0 - 7

Oosthuizen

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Lions

73%

Draw

Griquas

26%

Ruck-Won by Mnombo Zwelendaba

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Griquas

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Defence Profile

Lions

Griquas

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

81%

56%

3-6 secs

15%

35%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

61'

68'

72'

77'

Lions

Griquas

Lions vs Griquas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Griquas in Currie Cup Round 7 on Sat 6th September 2025 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 03:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:00 EST on Flo Rugby 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 1 place in the league table with Griquas in 1st and Lions in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Griquas Squads

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