Cheetahs vs Pumas

2022 - 6 - 18

Pumas shock Cheetahs with last-gasp try to reach maiden Currie ... (News24)

The Pumas shocked the South African rugby fraternity when they claimed a last-gasp win over the Cheetahs in their Currie Cup semi-final in Bloemfontein.

The Pumas won a turnover deep inside their own half, before launching an attack down-field. The Cheetahs continued to dominate after the break, and a second try for No 8 Jeandre Rudolph saw them take a 29-17 lead. The Pumas cashed in immediately via a try from replacement prop Simon Raw to reduce the scoreline to 35-31 with five minutes remaining.

Pumas stun Cheetahs to reach Currie Cup final, where they'll play ... (Independent Online)

The Pumas stunned the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday to set up a Currie Cup final clash against Griquas in Kimberley.

And when the home team nailed the vital first score after half time — a second try for No 8 Rudolph after two minutes — the Pumas were in trouble at 29-17. The Pumas had clearly taken heart from that Griquas victory over the defending champion Bulls and they had a dream start in Bloemfontein when fierce forward driving freed up a gap out wide for centre Eddie Fouche to drift through for a try at the posts. Durban — Griquas will host the Pumas in Kimberley next week in a Currie Cup final made in heaven for those who appreciate the bigger picture of South African rugby and who celebrate the efforts of the smaller unions to stay alive.

Pumas stun Cheetahs to book spot in final (SARugbymag)

The teams met in Bloemfontein on Saturday afternoon and, trailing the Cheetahs 24-35 inside the final 10 minutes of the match, the Pumas scored two converted ...

Fouche converted to narrow the gap to eight points with 17 minutes left in the game. Pienaar converted to level the scores, but outside centre Sebastian de Klerk reclaimed the lead for the Pumas with an opportunistic try. Masuka’s conversion attempt went wide, but he made no mistake with his next penalty effort to extend the hosts’ advantage.

Pumas stun Cheetahs to set up 'unlikely' Currie Cup final against ... (SowetanLIVE)

The Griquas will host the Pumas in Kimberley on Saturday in a final between two teams that were given little or even no chance at the beginning of the ...

Conversions: Eddie Fouché (2), Tinus de Beer (2) Conversions: Ruan Pienaar (1), Siya Masuku (1) The Griquas beat the Bulls on Friday night in Tshwane and the Pumas staged a late fightback to stun the Cheetahs 38-35 on Saturday at the death to set up this unlikely final.

Currie Cup result: Pumas shock Cheetahs, through to final against ... (Citizen)

The Cheetahs and Pumas clashed in a Currie Cup semi-final in Bloemfontein on Saturday, with the winner going through to meet Griquas.

In the last 10 minutes of the first half though Hawies Fourie’s side found their rhythm and they struck a few telling blows. They will now travel to Kimberley for the final next weekend. The Pumas though surged into a commanding position midway through the first half when centre Sebastian de Klerk scored twice to put his side 17-7 up.

Currie Cup: Pumas snatch shock victory over Cheetahs (The South African)

Two tries at the death saw the Pumas stun the Cheetahs 38-35 in Saturday's Currie Cup semi-final in Bloemfontein.

They capitalised on Specman’s yellow card right away, Raw muscling over before a wonderful wave of interplay washed Mgijima over for the historic match-winning try. As Maartens returned from the sin bin, Masuku stretched the lead to 15 following another overwhelming scrummaging effort by his pack. Pienaar’s touchline conversion levelled the scores after 17 minutes. The Pumas progressed to the Currie Cup final. Two tries at the death saw the Pumas stun the Cheetahs 38-35 in Saturday’s Currie Cup semi-final in Bloemfontein to set up the unlikeliest of deciders against Griquas next weekend. The Pumas progressed to the Currie Cup final.

Airlink Pumas 53-year wait for Currie Cup final over after spirited ... (Lowvelder)

The Mpumalanga team scored a last-minute try to defeat the Toyota Cheetahs. 34 mins ago. Mark Kinnear ...

The Pumas were pushed deep into their own half after the Cheetahs had gained possession from the restart. The Cheetahs had suffered their second home defeat of the Currie Cup season. Simon Raw, who also came on as a replacement, powered his way over the try line after an attacking line-out in the 75th minute. The home team attacked from deep within their own half for a great try. But the Pumas were not done yet. He received a yellow card for the foul. Willie Engelbrecht flipped the ball to Fouché from a resulting phase and the centre went over. He broke the defence and passed to Sebastian de Klerk, who scored the try. Ali Mgijima came onto the field as a replacement in the 72nd minute. The Pumas mauled from a five-metre line-out. Masuku missed a difficult conversion. The visitors were trailing by four points in the 78th minute.