Griquas and Boland Dominate SA Cup Round 3 as Lightning Forces Cheetahs vs Pumas Abandonment

Griquas win big while lightning forces a no-result for the Cheetahs and Pumas in a dramatic Round 3 of the SA Cup.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 24, 2026, 6:12 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Rugby365

Weather Intervention Halts Bloemfontein Showdown

The weekend’s proceedings began with a dramatic interruption as the high profile encounter between the Cheetahs and the Pumas was called off due to lightning. Despite an initial delay and a brief period of play that saw the Pumas leading 10,7, the referee was forced to abandon the match as the storm returned. Under competition regulations, because less than 40 minutes of play were completed, the game was ruled a "no-result," with both teams receiving two log points. This leaves the Pumas on 12 points and the Cheetahs on 8 points as they look toward the next round of fixtures.

Griquas Assert Dominance with 15-Try Blitz

In Kimberley, the Griquas reinforced their status as competition favorites by dismantling the Border Bulldogs 97,7. The hosts delivered a masterclass in attacking rugby, crossing the try line 15 times while conceding only once. Openside flanker Marco de Witt set the tone with an early double, followed by braces from Dylan Maart, Thomas Nel, and Carl Els. The clinical nature of the performance was further highlighted by the kicking duo of Zinedine Robinson and George Whitehead, who combined for 12 conversions to keep the scoreboard ticking at a relentless pace.

Boland Kavaliers Maintain Flawless Start in Wellington

The Boland Kavaliers matched the Griquas’ "full house" of 15 points from three matches by defeating the Valke 73,24. The Kavaliers established control early, racing to a 40,17 lead by halftime. Erik Lambrecht and Xavier Mitchell each recorded doubles, while Joshua Eras celebrated a successful debut in the black and gold jersey with a try of his own. With 11 tries in total, Boland’s expansive style continues to be the hallmark of their unbeaten campaign, setting up a highly anticipated clash against the SWD Eagles next week.