The Pumas emerged as the unlikely victors in a 20-15 tussle against the Boland Cavaliers in the third round of the Currie Cup in Wellington on Sunday afternoon.
Jayden Bantom produced a superb individual display as the Boland Cavaliers maintained their unbeaten start to the Currie Cup season with a dominant 41-3 victory over the Stormers XXIII in Wellington on Sunday.
Angelo Davids scored four tries as the Lions stormed into the Currie Cup final after thrashing Boland 67-19 at Ellis Park on Saturday.
The Lions secured top spot on the Currie Cup table and a home semifinal after beating Griquas 37-7 at Ellis Park in a match that the start was delayed for more than an hour due to lightning.
The Currie Cup edged closer to the playoffs as the Lions and Pumas secured crucial victories on Saturday to keep their semi-final ambitions alive.
Boland booked their spot in the Currie Cup playoffs after a dramatic comeback saw them beat the Pumas while Sharks came out on top against Western Province in a game between the bottom teams.