Pumas

29 - 7

Full Time

Stormers XXIII

Pumas vs Stormers XXIII

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

81'

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

80'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Altus Rabe getting some game time.

72'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Paulo being replaced.

72'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with De Wet Marais getting some game time.

72'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Ruwald van der Merwe being replaced.

72'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Russwill Fredericks getting some game time.

72'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Bursey being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Cornel Smit took full advantage.

69'

Pumas sub Darren Adonis comes onto the field.

64'

Alfondso Isaacs departs for Pumas.

64'

DHL Stormers XXIII sub Hencus van Wyk comes onto the field.

63'

Mhleli Khuzwayo departs for DHL Stormers XXIII.

63'

Pumas sub Andre Goedhals comes onto the field.

62'

JJ Scheepers departs for Pumas.

62'

Conversion

The Pumas supporters go wild as Nevaldo Fleurs successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

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

60'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Bursey is finished off with a try.

60'

Junior Banda comes on for Pumas.

58'

Sampie Swiegers leaves the field.

58'

Zukisa Sali comes on for Pumas.

58'

Etienne Janeke leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nevaldo Fleurs kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

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

57'

What a run here by Joel Leotlela as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Tom Barnard as they get over the gainline!

52'

Jay-Cee Nel comes on.

52'

Tino Swanepoel comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

A penetrating move by DHL Stormers XXIII results in a try for Mfundo Ndhlovu.

50'

What a run here by Mfundo Ndhlovu as they get over the gainline!

50'

Kyle Smith sets up the try.

50'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Gino Cupido getting some game time.

46'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with JC Mars being replaced.

46'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Danie Kruger getting some game time.

45'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Herman Lubbe being replaced.

45'

Joel Leotlela makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Kyle Smith coming on.

43'

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

43'

Thabo Ndimande makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

JC Mars makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Pumas make a substitution with Jan-Henning Campher coming on.

40'

Pumas make a substitution with Chyle van Zyl coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Pumas go for goal with Nevaldo Fleurs taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Banie Britz to score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Banie Britz being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Nevaldo Fleurs.

39'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Tino Swanepoel being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Tino Swanepoel being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Nevaldo Fleurs does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Pumas ends with a try for Thomas Bursey.

32'

Wian van Niekerk sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Wian van Niekerk breaches the defence.

32'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Luan Botha getting some game time.

24'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Gary Porter being replaced.

24'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Ngobeni getting some game time.

24'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Stefan Ungerer being replaced.

24'

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

16'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Keketso Morabe coming off.

16'

Penalty Goal

Nevaldo Fleurs kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Tino Swanepoel goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Wandile Mlaba goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jean-Luc du Plessis goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Christopher Allison blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Pumas v Stormers XXIII 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 15th August 2026, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Pumas win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

22%

Possession Last 10 min

78%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fleurs

29 - 7

61'

Scheepers

27 - 7

60'

Fleurs

22 - 7

58'

Campher

20 - 7

57'

Smith

51'

15 - 7

Ndhlovu

50'

15 - 5

Half Time

Britz

15 - 0

39'

Fleurs

10 - 0

33'

Bursey

8 - 0

32'

Fleurs

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Stormers XXIII

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Stormers XXIII

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

82%

3-6 secs

19%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

102

Last 5 Penalties

46'

59'

66'

70'

74'

Pumas

Stormers XXIII

Pumas vs Stormers XXIII Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Stormers XXIII in Currie Cup Round 5 on Sat 15th August 2026 at Mbombela Stadium. 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 RugbyPass TV in the US.

Pumas won the last encounter but Pumas 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 Stormers XXIII in 3rd and Pumas in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Pumas vs Stormers XXIII Squads

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