Pumas vs Griquas Preview & Tips - Pumas tipped to win tight encounter

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2021

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Ralph Staniforth 02 Jul 2021

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Pumas vs Griquas predictions for Friday’s Currie Cup match
Match is being played at 15:00 BST at the Tafel Lager Park
Pumas have won their last 2 matches by less than 12 points against Griquas
Preview, predictions, team news & stats

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Griquas can get within 12 points of Pumas (Getty Images)

Pumas vs Griquas Preview & Tips

The Pumas have won their last two matches against Griquas, both by less than 12 points. We are backing a similar result this time around.

Pumas have won their last 2 matches against Griquas.
Griquas have lost their last 2 matches by 5 & 6 points against the Pumas.
Griquas won their last match 31-10 against the Cheetahs.

Head to Head

Pumas have won their last two matches against Griquas. The last time they met it ended 22-17 in Pumas favour in the 2020 Currie Cup.

Pumas Form

The Pumas will be happy with their start to the Currie Cup campaign as they currently sit in third place after two matches. A bonus point victory could send them top should the Sharks result go in their favour.

In round one the Pumas put in a superb performance to beat the Lions 39-10 at home. They were similarly impressive last week against a full strength Bulls outfit. Unfortunately the Pumas came up just short in a 32-27 away loss.

Last season the Pumas beat Griquas in both the Currie Cup and Super Rugby Unlocked competition. While it is expected to be tight, Pumas are certainly favourites.

Pumas Team News

Pumas will be at full strength for this fixture.

Griquas Form

Griquas have already exceeded their performance from last year by winning a game. They finished bottom of the table in 2020.

An opening weekend 30-16 home defeat against the Sharks was followed by a 31-10 victory over the Cheetahs in Kimberley. It is worth taking into account that the Cheetahs squad was severely weakened due to COVID-19 infections.

Nevertheless, Griquas were dominant throughout, especially at set pieces. They will need to match the Pumas in the tight phases if they are to get anything from their first away trip of the season.

Griquas Team News

Griquas have reported no injury concerns ahead of this clash.

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Verdict

Pumas v Griquas

The last two matches between these two have ended in narrow victories for the Pumas. We are tipping the Pumas to win by 1-12 points.

Pumas By 1-12 Points

Winning Margin

@8/5 - 3 Units

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