The Airlink Pumas scored seven unanswered tries against the Sigma Lions at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon, chalking up their biggest ever Carling Currie Cup score against their Gauteng rivals by winning 50-9.

The visitors showed glimpses of their dominance in the opening half by scoring three tries for a 24-6 lead at the break.

They then completely dominated the second half, outscoring and physically outplaying the hosts by 26-3 and dotting down four more times.

The Lowvelders’ pack were ruthless in their execution and played to their strengths, with the last three tries coming through driving play by the forwards.

The young Lions side had no answer to the physical dominance of the Pumas and were totally outplayed, especially in the second half.

Pumas’ fly half, Tinus de Beer, scored 20 points and has now scored 32 points in two matches this season.

Scorers:

Sigma Lions 9 (6)
Penalty goals: Vaughen Isaacs (3).

Airlink Pumas 50 (24)
Tries: Devon Williams, Daniel Maartens, Corné Fourie, Tinus de Beer, Simon Raw, Llewellyn Classen, Brandon Valentyn.
Conversions: De Beer (6).
Penalty goal: De Beer.