Pumas Dominate Bulldogs with Second Crushing SA Cup Defeat
The Airlink Pumas overwhelmed the Border Bulldogs 94-5 at Mdantsane’s Sisa Dukashe Stadium on Saturday. The visitors ran in 14 tries to one in a one-sided SA Cup encounter.
Match summary
The scoreline reflected total dominance from the Mpumalanga side. The Pumas had a 33-5 lead at halftime and piled on nine more tries after the interval.
Border Bulldogs managed their sole score through Mihlali Ngcukana. Most of the Pumas’ tries came down the left flank. The Bulldogs struggled to contain the visitors’ pace and width.
Standout performers
- Jaycee Nel scored four tries, using quick darting runs on the left wing.
- Clinton Swart provided accurate kicking before being replaced.
- Navaldo Fleurs took over kicking duties and kept the scoreboard moving.
Coach reaction and competition context
Bulldogs coach Dumisani Mhani conceded his side were outclassed. He said the Pumas “destroyed us” and noted the clear difference in class.
The result was the Bulldogs’ second crushing SA Cup defeat of the campaign. Earlier, Griquas beat them 97-7 in Kimberley.
Log implications
The Pumas moved into second place on the log with 22 points. Griquas lead the standings on 25 points. Both Griquas and the Pumas remain unbeaten in the competition.
Report by Filmogaz.com.
