Pumas set milstones in victory

May 27 • General News, SuperSport Challenge • 2314 Views • Comments Off on Pumas set milstones in victory

The Pumas kept their unbeaten record in this year’s SuperSport Challenge intact at Loftus Versfeld by beating the Blue Bulls 34-22 in this away fixture.

They were dominating the match for at the first hour and were leading 34-12 before a late fightback by the Light Blues.

They set a few milestones in this victory:

Their 213 points scored in their five matches is second only to Griquas in the competition this far;
They have also conceded only 87 points in the competition, second to Western Province;
Their defensive record – they have only let 13 tries in – is also the second best in the comp so far;
They have the third best try-scoring record at this stage;
Christopher Smith is the top point scorer in the competition so far with 60;
Ruwellyn Isbel is the second top try scorer so far with eight, and
Smith has kicked ten penalties, seven more than any other player in the competition.

Scorers:

Pumas: Tries: Ruwellyn Isbel (2), Marko Janse van Rensburg, Trompie Pretorius. Conversions: Christopher Smith (3), Justin van Staden. Penalties: Smith (2).