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Pumas vs Griquas Predictions - Pumas set to beat the Griquas
The Pumas enter their clash with the Griquas riding a three-match winning streak and recent success over their rivals, having won six consecutive games in the head-to-head. Although the Griquas top the Currie Cup standings with strong form, their struggles against the Pumas remain a concern. The key recommendation is to back the Pumas to cover the -1.5 handicap, given their recent form and dominance in this fixture. Both teams have named strong lineups, but history favors the home side.
- Pumas have beaten Griquas six times in a row.
- Griquas lead the Currie Cup but struggle vs Pumas.
- Pumas tipped to cover the handicap in the upcoming match.
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Pumas have had regular success against the Griquas in recent seasons (Getty Images)
Pumas vs Griquas Predictions
The Pumas are on a winning streak against the Griquas and have moved up the Currie Cup standings after a run of results. The Griquas are the league leaders but have struggled to beat the Pumas in recent seasons.
- Pumas have won 3 consecutive matches (Currie Cup).
- Pumas have won 3 consecutive home games against the Griquas (Currie Cup).
- Griquas have lost 6 consecutive matches to the Pumas (Currie Cup).
- Griquas lost to the Pumas by 21 points last season (Currie Cup).
Head to Head
The Airlink Pumas have a slight edge over the Suzuki Griquas, with 13 victories to 12, including one draw in 26 meetings in the Carling Currie Cup since 2010.
Pumas Form
The Pumas recorded their third consecutive victory of the season last weekend, beating the Stormers XXIII 29-7 at home after leading 16-0 at half-time.
Before that result, the Pumas lost 26-24 at home to the Sharks in their opening match of the season and 52-29 to the Lions away from home before beating Boland 20-15 away and the Bulls 33-31 away.
The team from Mpumalanga are third in the Carling Currie Cup standings with 17 points after five rounds.
The Airlink Pumas have found some form lately, winning three in a row, and have had success against the Griquas at home recently, recording three consecutive victories, giving them the edge needed to come out on top.
Griquas Form
The Griquas secured their fourth win in a row in this edition of the Currie Cup last weekend, thrashing the Sharks 55-21 at home after leading 26-21 at the break.
Earlier in their campaign, the defending champions lost 25-19 to the Stormers XXIII away from home in their season opener before thumping the Bulls 56-26, beating the Cheetahs 24-21, and defeating the Lions 31-19 at home, respectively.
The Suzuki Griquas are first in the Currie Cup table with 21 points from five matches.
The Griquas have been performing well, but they have had no success against the Pumas in recent clashes, losing six in a row to their hosts, including by 21 points last season.
Team News
Pumas
Thomas Bursey, Banie Britz, Jan-Henning Campher, and JJ Scheeper each crossed the try line against the Stormers XXIII last weekend.
Nevaldo Fleurs slotted three conversions and a penalty in the match.
Starting XV: Jaycee Nel, 14 Darren Adonis, 13 Sango Xamlashe, 12 Wian van Niekerk, 11 Banie Britz, 10 Nevaldo Fleurs, 9 Thomas Bursey, 8 Willie Engelbrecht (c), 7 Ruwald van der Merwe, 6 Thabo Ndimande, 5 Tiaan de Klerk, 4 JJ Scheepers, 3 Sampie Swiegers, 2 Chyle van Zyl, 1 Etienne Janeke
Replacements: 16 Jan-Henning Campher, 17 Zukisa Sali, 18 Junior Banda, 19 André Goedhals, 20 De Wet Marais, 21 Russwill Fredericks, 22 Clinton Swart, 23 Tino Swanepoel
Griquas
Dylan Maart and Tiaan Lange each scored a hat-trick against the Sharks last weekend.
Janus Venter and Bobby Alexander each scored a try in the match.
George Whitehead and Liam Koen landed two conversions each.
Starting XV: Stefan Coetzee, 14 Dylan Maart, 13 Zane Bester, 12 Mnombo Zwelendaba (c), 11 Gurswin Wehr, 10 George Whitehead, 9 Bobby Alexander, 8 Carl Els, 7 Marco de Witt, 6 Lourens Oosthuizen, 5 Derik Pretorius, 4 Lungisa Mbiko, 3 Ig Prinsloo, 2 Tiaan Lange, 1 Leon Lyons
Replacements: 16 Janus Venter, 17 Eddie Davids, 18 Ntobeko Shezi, 19 Carel van der Merwe, 20 Dillon Smith, 21 Jack Hart, 22 Liam Koen, 23 Saku Makata
Verdict
The Pumas have consistently beaten the Griquas in recent seasons and are tipped to cover the -1.5 handicap in their Currie Cup clash this weekend.
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