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Lightning Storms Force Abandonment of Cheetahs-Pumas SA Cup Match
The SA Cup match between the Cheetahs and Pumas in Bloemfontein was abandoned due to electrical storms. Both teams were awarded two log points after the weather-related interruptions halted play in the first half.
The SA Cup match between the Cheetahs and Pumas in Bloemfontein was called off due to severe weather. Electrical storms delayed the initial kick-off by over an hour. The Pumas initially took the lead with a try by hooker Gustav du Rand, following good work from flanker Ntsika Fisanti. The Cheetahs responded with a try from captain Louis van der Westhuizen, with a conversion by fullback Cohen Jasper to level the score. Play was repeatedly interrupted, with players leaving the field for nearly an hour due to nearby lightning strikes.
Key Facts
- The SA Cup match between the Cheetahs and Pumas was abandoned due to lightning storms.
- The match took place in Bloemfontein.
- Both teams received two log points as a result of the abandonment.
- Kick-off was delayed by more than an hour because of electrical storms.
- Gustav du Rand scored the first try for the Pumas.
- Louis van der Westhuizen scored a try for the Cheetahs, with Cohen Jasper adding the conversion.
- Referee Christopher Allison initially called full-time due to safety concerns.
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- The Citizen — Video: Cheetahs and Pumas share points after storm forces match abandonment | Network News