Griquas

23 - 16

Full Time

Pumas

Griquas vs Pumas

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

80'

Russwill Fredericks comes on.

76'

Jay-Cee Nel comes off.

76'

Liam Koen comes on.

75'

George Whitehead comes off.

75'

Jack Hart comes on.

75'

Bobby Alexander comes off.

75'

Conversion

George Whitehead has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Janco Uys places the ball down for the try.

73'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Thabo Ndimande getting some game time.

73'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Ntsika Fisanti being replaced.

73'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Connor Mahoney getting some game time.

73'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Sako Makata being replaced.

73'

Penalty Goal

Clinton Swart has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Griquas make a substitution with Janco Uys coming on.

69'

Griquas make a substitution with Tiaan Lange coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Griquas supporters go wild as George Whitehead successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Stephan Krugel coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Tiaan de Klerk coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Zane Bester goes through the gap.

63'

Pumas sub Junior Banda comes onto the field.

63'

Sampie Swiegers departs for Pumas.

63'

Pumas sub Etienne Janeke comes onto the field.

63'

Zukisa Sali departs for Pumas.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Sako Makata goes through the gap.

61'

Penalty Goal

George Whitehead adds the points for Griquas.

57'

What a run here by Sako Makata as they get over the gainline!

54'

Zukisa Sali comes on.

51'

Etienne Janeke comes off.

51'

What a run here by Sako Makata as they get over the gainline!

51'

Gustav du Rand comes on.

50'

Chyle van Zyl comes off.

50'

Sako Makata makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Ntobeko Shezi getting some game time.

47'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with IG Prinsloo being replaced.

47'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Eddie Davids getting some game time.

47'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Leon Lyons being replaced.

47'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Ruwald van der Merwe getting some game time.

46'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Andre Goedhals being replaced.

46'

Pumas make a substitution with Tino Swanepoel coming on.

44'

Pumas make a substitution with Darren Adonis coming off.

44'

Griquas make a substitution with Derik Pretorius coming on.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Malembe Mpofu coming off.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Carel van der Merwe coming on.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Lourens Oosthuizen coming off.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Zane Bester coming on.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Connor Mahoney coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Thomas Bursey being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Wian van Niekerk being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Connor Mahoney comes on for Griquas.

33'

Zane Bester leaves the field.

33'

Penalty Goal

The Pumas supporters go wild as Clinton Swart successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Pumas decided to go for goal with Clinton Swart taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Clinton Swart kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Conversion

George Whitehead makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Mnombo Zwelendaba goes on their own for a try.

20'

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

20'

A gap opened in the defence and JJ Scheepers took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Clinton Swart converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Pumas results in a try for Darren Adonis

13'

Spellbinding play by Jay-Cee Nel is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Jay-Cee Nel took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

George Whitehead kicks the penalty.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Banie Britz goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Morne Ferreira blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Griquas v Pumas 
  
 Final 
  
 Sat 12th September 2026, 08:00am CDT 
  
 Suzuki Stadium 
  
 Morne Ferreira

Points Flow Chart

Griquas win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

25%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Whitehead

23 - 16

74'

Uys

21 - 16

73'

Swart

71'

16 - 16

Whitehead

16 - 13

69'

Whitehead

13 - 13

57'

Half Time

Swart

33'

10 - 13

Swart

25'

10 - 10

Whitehead

10 - 7

21'

Zwelendaba

8 - 7

20'

Swart

14'

3 - 7

Adonis

13'

3 - 5

Whitehead

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Griquas

Pumas

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Defence Profile

Griquas

Pumas

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

54%

3-6 secs

40%

26%

6+ secs

16%

20%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

76'

77'

79'

Griquas

Pumas

Griquas vs Pumas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Griquas face off against Pumas in Currie Cup Final on Sat 12th September 2026 at Suzuki Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST 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 2 places in the league table with Pumas in 1st and Griquas in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Griquas vs Pumas Squads

The official squads for Griquas 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.