Griquas vs Pumas: match prediction on 12 September 2026

Griquas extend perfect record in Currie Cup opener

Griquas secured their fifth consecutive victory, extending their perfect start to the Currie Cup season and bringing their total to 15 points. Pumas, who had recorded four wins and one defeat in their previous five fixtures, were unable to improve on that tally, remaining on 12 points from their last five games.

Form and recent history

Griquas arrived at the fixture with a scoring record of 224 points scored and 83 conceded in their last five matches, including wins against Lions, Boland Cavaliers, and Sharks. Pumas had scored 155 points and conceded 126 in the same period, with their sole defeat coming against Griquas on 21 August 2026. That earlier encounter ended 38-14 to the visitors, reversing the trend seen in head-to-head records over the preceding three years.

Head-to-head context

In the previous six meetings between these sides, Pumas had won five matches and Griquas one. The sequence included victories for Pumas in 2023, 2024, and 2025, before Griquas secured their first win in the series during the 2026 season. Griquas broke a three-year losing streak.

Match outcome and implications

Pumas, despite their historical dominance in the fixture, failed to capitalise on their recent momentum, which included narrow wins against Cheetahs and Bulls.