Griquas

24 - 44

Full Time

Pumas

Griquas vs Pumas

Events

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

86'

Griquas go for goal with Lubabalo Dobela taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Griquas is finished off by Bobby Alexander

79'

Spellbinding play by Carl Els is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Carl Els bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

79'

Richman Gora comes on.

76'

Ross Braude comes off.

76'

Danrich Visagie comes on.

76'

Clinton Swart comes off.

76'

Stephan de Jager comes on.

76'

Etienne Janeke comes off.

76'

Conversion

Clinton Swart has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

What a kick! De-an Ackermann takes full advantage to score for Pumas.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as De-an Ackermann bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

75'

Clinton Swart played a key part in that try.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Clinton Swart took full advantage.

74'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Tino Swanepoel getting some game time.

73'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Lundi Msenge being replaced.

73'

Pumas make a substitution with Dewald Maritz coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Sampie Swiegers coming off.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Darnell Osuagwu coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Eduan Swart coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Deon Slabbert took full advantage.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Marvelous Mashimbye coming on.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Shane Kirkwood coming off.

67'

Griquas sub Carl Els comes onto the field.

64'

Stephan Smit departs for Griquas.

64'

Griquas sub Tertius Kruger comes onto the field.

64'

Sango Xamlashe departs for Griquas.

64'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

Pumas are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ross Braude touching down.

63'

Bobby Alexander comes on for Griquas.

55'

Thomas Bursey leaves the field.

55'

Eddie Davids comes on.

51'

Leon Lyons comes off.

51'

Clinton Swart has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Etienne Janeke from scoring as they record the try for Pumas.

50'

Wian van Niekerk makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Deon Slabbert getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Conversion

Lubabalo Dobela adds the two points for Griquas.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Mnombo Zwelendaba as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Griquas has led to Mnombo Zwelendaba being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Thomas Bursey played a key part in that try.

41'

Griquas make a substitution with Athenkosi Khethani coming on.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Dylan Sjoblom coming off.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Gustav du Rand coming on.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Janco Uys coming off.

40'

Griquas sub Cebo Dlamini comes onto the field.

40'

Janu Botha departs for Griquas.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Yellow Card

Marco de Witt (Griquas) is shown a yellow card

35'

Fabulous play by Griquas has led to Sako Makata being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Phikolomzi Sobahle breaches the defence.

27'

Penalty Goal

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

26'

Penalty Goal

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

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stefan Coetzee bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

22'

Clinton Swart curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Pumas is finished off by Ruwald van der Merwe

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruwald van der Merwe bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

19'

Wian van Niekerk sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stefan Coetzee bursts through to advance the Pumas attack.

19'

Lubabalo Dobela curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

Mnombo Zwelendaba scores the try from close range.

16'

Thomas Bursey sets up the try.

16'

Conversion

Clinton Swart converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Pumas results in a try for Stefan Coetzee

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Stefan Coetzee took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by De-an Ackermann is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Lubabalo Dobela has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Griquas leads to a try for Cameron Hufke

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Hufke goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Marco de Witt.

The defensive line has been broken as Mnombo Zwelendaba goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Ntsika Fisanti goes through the gap.

Lubabalo Dobela comes on.

George Whitehead comes off.

Conversion

Clinton Swart has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Pumas leads to a try for Eduan Swart

Ntsika Fisanti sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Janco Uys goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Griquas v Pumas 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 5th July 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Suzuki Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Pumas win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

92%

91%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Alexander

24 - 44

79'

Swart

76'

19 - 44

Ackermann

75'

19 - 42

Swart

64'

19 - 37

Braude

63'

19 - 35

Janeke

50'

19 - 30

Dobela

19 - 25

42'

Zwelendaba

17 - 25

41'

Half Time

de Witt

12 - 25

35'

Swart

26'

12 - 25

Swart

25'

12 - 22

van der Merwe

19'

12 - 19

Zwelendaba

12 - 14

16'

Swart

13'

7 - 14

Coetzee

13'

7 - 12

Dobela

7 - 7

Hufke

5 - 7

Swart

0 - 7

Swart

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Griquas

Pumas

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Defence Profile

Griquas

Pumas

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

41%

3-6 secs

39%

40%

6+ secs

13%

110

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

77'

80'

82'

83'

Griquas

Pumas

Griquas vs Pumas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Griquas face off against Pumas in Currie Cup Round 1 on Fri 5th July 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.

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 1 place in the league table with Pumas in 5th and Griquas in 6th 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.