Pumas

28 - 13

Full Time

Griquas

Griquas vs Pumas

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

81'

Tinus de Beer will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Pumas is finished off by Andre Fouche

80'

Lundi Msenge sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lundi Msenge bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brandon Thomson bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

79'

Penalty Goal

Tinus de Beer kicks the penalty.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jay-Cee Nel bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

75'

Conversion

Lubabalo Dobela has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Carl Els scores the try from close range.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Carl Els took full advantage.

73'

Johan Mulder played a key part in that try.

73'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

What a kick! Brandon Thomson takes full advantage to score for Pumas.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Brandon Thomson took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Tinus de Beer.

70'

Pumas make a substitution with Malembe Mpofu coming on.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Deon Slabbert coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Pumas supporters go wild as Tinus de Beer successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Ruwald van der Merwe coming on.

65'

Pumas make a substitution with Kwanda Dimaza coming off.

65'

Griquas sub Johan Retief comes onto the field.

61'

Derik Pretorius departs for Griquas.

61'

Pumas sub Simon Raw comes onto the field.

60'

IG Prinsloo departs for Pumas.

60'

Pumas sub Llewellyn Classen comes onto the field.

60'

Eduan Swart departs for Pumas.

60'

Pumas sub Etienne Janeke comes onto the field.

60'

Corne Fourie departs for Pumas.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Brandon Thomson kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Eddie Fouche comes on for Griquas.

57'

Zander du Plessis leaves the field.

57'

Junior Banda comes on for Griquas.

57'

Cebo Dlamini leaves the field.

57'

Niel Otto comes on for Griquas.

57'

Stephan Smit leaves the field.

57'

Chriswill September comes on.

53'

Giovan Snyman comes off.

53'

Yellow Card

Tinus de Beer (Pumas) is shown a yellow card

53'

George Whitehead comes on.

51'

Malcolm Jaer comes off.

51'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Reagan Oranje getting some game time.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Rosko Specman being replaced.

49'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Janco Uys getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Shane Kirkwood makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Penalty Goal

Lubabalo Dobela kicks the penalty.

42'

Griquas make a substitution with Eddie Davids coming on.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Kudzwai Dube coming off.

40'

Pumas sub Brandon Thomson comes onto the field.

40'

Ali Mgijima departs for Pumas.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Lubabalo Dobela kicks the penalty.

41'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Lundi Msenge being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Tinus de Beer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Etienne Taljaard to score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Etienne Taljaard being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Diego Appollis sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Kwanda Dimaza breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hanru Sirgel bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zander du Plessis bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

23'

Pumas make a substitution with Ali Mgijima coming on.

19'

Pumas make a substitution with Brandon Thomson coming off.

19'

Brandon Thomson comes on for Pumas.

Ali Mgijima leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Rosko Specman goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Kwanda Dimaza goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Gustav du Rand goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Luther Obi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pumas v Griquas 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 24th March 2023, 10:10am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Pumas win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

59%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fouche

28 - 13

80'

de Beer

23 - 13

77'

Dobela

74'

20 - 13

Els

73'

20 - 11

de Beer

20 - 6

71'

Thomson

18 - 6

70'

de Beer

13 - 6

66'

Thomson

10 - 6

60'

de Beer

7 - 6

53'

Dobela

42'

7 - 6

Half Time

Dobela

41'

7 - 3

de Beer

7 - 0

35'

Taljaard

5 - 0

34'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Griquas

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Griquas

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

52%

3-6 secs

35%

26%

6+ secs

16%

Rucks Won

Pumas vs Griquas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Griquas in Currie Cup Round 3 on Fri 24th March 2023 at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:10. In South Africa it’s at 19:10 SAST, 06:10 NZST in New Zealand, 04:10 AEST in Australia and 10:10 EST in the US.

Pumas 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 Griquas in 3rd and Pumas in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Pumas vs Griquas Squads

The official squads for Pumas 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.