Currie Cup· Season 2023
Match Summary
Pumas defeated Lions 34:27. The match was played in Currie Cup 2023. League standings: Pumas #3, Lions #5.
Rivalry since 2010
Pumas vs Lions Head to Head Results· 23
Pumas and Lions have met 23 times — Pumas won 8, Lions won 15, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lions leads the head-to-head with 15 victories from 23 meetings. A combined 1409 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 61.26 per match (649 for the home side, 760 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 23 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 23 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lions are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 21–75 in 2024.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Pumas sit #3 and Lions are #5 in the Currie Cup table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cheetahs | GP14 | Won9 | Lost4 | Pts51 |
| #2 | Sharks | GP13 | Won10 | Lost3 | Pts48 |
| #3 | Pumas | GP14 | Won8 | Lost6 | Pts40 |
| #4 | Bulls | GP14 | Won7 | Lost7 | Pts38 |
| #5 | Lions | GP14 | Won6 | Lost8 | Pts36 |
| #6 | Griquas | GP14 | Won7 | Lost6 | Pts35 |
| #7 | Western Province | GP13 | Won6 | Lost7 | Pts32 |
| #8 | Griffons | GP14 | Won1 | Lost13 | Pts10 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026