Sharks

43 - 33

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Penalty Goal

Curwin Bosch kicks the penalty.

79'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro getting some game time.

73'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Tomas Albornoz leads to a try for Benetton Rugby

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomas Albornoz took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Juan Ignacio Brex.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Marnus Potgieter coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Ben Tapuai coming off.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Cameron Wright coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Grant Williams coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Curwin Bosch successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Makazole Mapimpi intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Sharks

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Sikhumbuzo Notshe goes through the gap.

66'

Sharks sub Phepsi Buthelezi comes onto the field.

64'

Siya Kolisi departs for Sharks.

64'

Sharks sub Thaakir Abrahams comes onto the field.

64'

Boeta Chamberlain departs for Sharks.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Marco Zanon comes onto the field.

64'

Joaquin Riera departs for Benetton Rugby.

64'

Curwin Bosch curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Makazole Mapimpi

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Lukhanyo Am is finished off with a try.

61'

Riccardo Favretto comes on for Benetton Rugby.

59'

Federico Ruzza leaves the field.

59'

Kerron van Vuuren comes on for Sharks.

59'

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tomas Albornoz kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Edoardo Padovani.

58'

What a run here by Edoardo Padovani as they get over the gainline!

57'

Juan Ignacio Brex played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Marcus Watson as they get over the gainline!

57'

Jacob Umaga comes on for Benetton Rugby.

56'

Rhyno Smith leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Grant Williams to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Grant Williams as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Boeta Chamberlain.

54'

Manuel Zuliani comes on.

53'

Sebastian Negri comes off.

53'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on.

52'

Ox Nche comes off.

52'

Carlu Sadie comes on.

52'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

52'

Tomas Albornoz hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

52'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Joaquin Riera to score the try.

50'

Rhyno Smith sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Rhyno Smith as they get over the gainline!

50'

Tomas Albornoz makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Garbisi getting some game time.

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dewaldt Duvenage being replaced.

47'

Makazole Mapimpi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch adds the two points for Sharks.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Siya Kolisi, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Siya Kolisi being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Makazole Mapimpi played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Werner Kok being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Jeandre Labuschagne coming on.

43'

Sharks make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Gallo coming on.

43'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro coming off.

43'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Siua Maile coming on.

43'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Giacomo Nicotera coming off.

43'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Grant Williams scores from close range.

31'

Filippo Alongi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

30'

Tiziano Pasquali leaves the field.

30'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch converts the try.

15'

Try

Vincent Tshituka scores the try from close range.

14'

Benetton Rugby sub Sebastian Negri comes onto the field.

11'

Manuel Zuliani departs for Benetton Rugby.

11'

Manuel Zuliani comes on for Benetton Rugby.

Sebastian Negri leaves the field.

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Juan Ignacio Brex

The defensive line has been broken as Juan Ignacio Brex goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Joaquin Riera.

The defensive line has been broken as Joaquin Riera goes through the gap.

Conversion

Tomas Albornoz has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Benetton Rugby leads to a try for Sebastian Negri

The defensive line has been broken as Sebastian Negri goes through the gap.

Tomas Albornoz sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Lorenzo Cannone goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Benetton 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Fri 14th April 2023, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

48%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

90%

Possession Last 10 min

10%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bosch

43 - 33

79'

Albornoz

70'

40 - 33

Albornoz

69'

40 - 31

Bosch

40 - 26

67'

Mapimpi

38 - 26

66'

Mapimpi

33 - 26

61'

Albornoz

59'

28 - 26

Padovani

58'

28 - 24

Bosch

28 - 19

56'

Williams

26 - 19

54'

Riera

50'

21 - 19

Bosch

21 - 14

42'

Kolisi

19 - 14

41'

Half Time

Bosch

14 - 14

32'

Williams

12 - 14

31'

Bosch

7 - 14

15'

Tshituka

5 - 14

14'

Albornoz

0 - 14

Brex

0 - 12

Albornoz

0 - 7

Negri

0 - 5

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Avg. Points Scored

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Avg. Points Scored

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Sharks vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 17 on Fri 14th April 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST, 04:30 NZST in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Benetton won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Benetton in 8th and Sharks in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Sharks vs Benetton will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.