Stormers XXIII

25 - 19

Full Time

Griquas

Griquas vs Stormers XXIII

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Dominic Malgas has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

DHL Stormers XXIII are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Stefan Ungerer picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stefan Ungerer bursts through to advance the DHL Stormers XXIII attack.

78'

Yellow Card

Carel van der Merwe (Griquas) is shown a yellow card

73'

Griquas make a substitution with Damian Markus coming on.

69'

Griquas make a substitution with Gurshwin Wehr coming off.

69'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Xola Nyali coming on.

67'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Divan Fuller coming off.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Carel van der Merwe took full advantage.

66'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Scarra Ntubeni coming on.

65'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Vernon Paulo coming off.

65'

DHL Stormers XXIII sub Enos Ndiao comes onto the field.

60'

Wandile Mlaba departs for DHL Stormers XXIII.

60'

Red Card

Derik Pretorius (Griquas) is shown the red card

57'

What a run here by Tiaan Lange as they get over the gainline!

57'

Yellow Card

Divan Fuller (DHL Stormers XXIII) is shown a yellow card

56'

Dylan De Leeuw comes on for DHL Stormers XXIII.

56'

Gerbrandt Grobler leaves the field.

56'

Hencus van Wyk comes on for DHL Stormers XXIII.

56'

Herman Lubbe leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as George Whitehead kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

The forward pack of Griquas will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

Derik Pretorius comes on.

52'

Dillon Smith comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

Dominic Malgas does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Carel van der Merwe getting some game time.

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Lourens Oosthuizen being replaced.

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Abrahams getting some game time.

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Bobby Alexander being replaced.

48'

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

48'

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

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Lange getting some game time.

48'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Janco Uys being replaced.

48'

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

48'

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

48'

Conversion

Dominic Malgas adds the two points for DHL Stormers XXIII.

46'

Try

Slick passing by DHL Stormers XXIII leads to a try for Mfundo Ndhlovu.

44'

Spellbinding play by Cornel Smit is finished off with a try.

44'

Cornel Smit makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by Griquas has led to Stefan Coetzee being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Dominic Malgas coming on.

40'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Jean-Luc du Plessis coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

DHL Stormers XXIII go for goal with Jean-Luc du Plessis taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by DHL Stormers XXIII is finished off by Vernon Paulo, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by DHL Stormers XXIII has led to Vernon Paulo being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Stefan Ungerer.

37'

George Whitehead curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Griquas maul...no miracles today as Lourens Oosthuizen powers over.

27'

Yellow Card

Cornel Smit (DHL Stormers XXIII) is shown a yellow card

21'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Mhleli Khuzwayo getting some game time.

20'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Oli Kebble being replaced.

20'

Yellow Card

Gerbrandt Grobler (DHL Stormers XXIII) is shown a yellow card

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Miller took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

George Whitehead has kicked a conversion.

Try

Sako Makata scores the try from close range.

Bobby Alexander played a key part in that try.

Penalty Goal

Jean-Luc du Plessis has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Stephan Geldenhuys blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stormers XXIII v Griquas 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 17th July 2026, 10:05am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium 
  
 Stephan Geldenhuys

Points Flow Chart

Stormers XXIII win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

26%

% Of Game In Lead

74%

100%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Malgas

25 - 19

79'

Ungerer

23 - 19

78'

van der Merwe

73'

18 - 19

Pretorius

57'

18 - 19

Fuller

18 - 19

56'

Whitehead

55'

18 - 19

Lange

54'

18 - 17

Malgas

18 - 12

51'

Malgas

15 - 12

46'

Ndhlovu

13 - 12

44'

Half Time

Paulo

8 - 12

37'

Oosthuizen

27'

3 - 12

Smit

3 - 7

21'

Grobler

3 - 7

16'

Whitehead

3 - 7

Makata

3 - 5

du Plessis

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Stormers XXIII

Griquas

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Defence Profile

Stormers XXIII

Griquas

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

55%

3-6 secs

31%

34%

6+ secs

15%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

73'

74'

75'

76'

Stormers XXIII

Griquas

Stormers XXIII vs Griquas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers XXIII face off against Griquas in Currie Cup Round 1 on Fri 17th July 2026 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:05. In South Africa it’s at 19:05 SAST, 05:05 NZST in New Zealand, 03:05 AEST in Australia and 10:05 EST in the US.

Stormers XXIII 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 1st and Stormers XXIII in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Stormers XXIII vs Griquas Squads

The official squads for Stormers XXIII 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.