Sharks

24 - 25

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'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Jacob Umaga

77'

Spellbinding play by Marco Zanon is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marco Zanon bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alessandro Izekor bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

75'

Red Card

Murray Koster (Sharks) is shown the red card

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ntuthuko Mchunu took full advantage.

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Simone Ferrari getting some game time.

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Destiny Aminu being replaced.

74'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marco Zanon getting some game time.

71'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Onisi Ratave being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Rhyno Smith took full advantage.

69'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Tommaso Menoncello coming on.

65'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Marco Zanon coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Rhyno Smith goes through the gap.

62'

Benetton Rugby sub Dewaldt Duvenage comes onto the field.

60'

Andy Uren departs for Benetton Rugby.

60'

Edoardo Iachizzi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

58'

Niccolo Cannone leaves the field.

58'

Boeta Chamberlain comes on for Sharks.

57'

Siya Masuku leaves the field.

57'

Siya Masuku hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks results in a try for Werner Kok.

56'

What a run here by Werner Kok as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jeandre Labuschagne played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Tinotenda Mavesere as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Aphelele Fassi as they get over the gainline!

55'

Giosue Zilocchi comes on.

53'

Simone Ferrari comes off.

53'

Bautista Bernasconi comes on.

53'

Gianmarco Lucchesi comes off.

53'

Marco Zanon comes on.

53'

Tommaso Menoncello comes off.

53'

Tinotenda Mavesere comes on.

52'

Vincent Tshituka comes off.

52'

Conversion

Siya Masuku adds the two points for Sharks.

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Werner Kok from scoring that try!

47'

Werner Kok makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Siya Masuku is finished off with a try.

47'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Umaga getting some game time.

46'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Leonardo Marin being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Leonardo Marin adds the two points for Benetton Rugby.

45'

Try

The Benetton Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Gianmarco Lucchesi to touch down.

44'

Sharks make a substitution with Ntuthuko Mchunu coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Ox Nche coming off.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Fez Mbatha coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Bongi Mbonambi coming off.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Cameron Wright coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Grant Williams coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Gianmarco Lucchesi being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Onisi Ratave being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Ignacio Mendy being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Sharks sub Diego Appollis comes onto the field.

37'

Lukhanyo Am departs for Sharks.

37'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Leonardo Marin will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

What an effort there by Tommaso Menoncello as they score the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Tommaso Menoncello being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Juan Ignacio Brex sets up the try.

35'

Destiny Aminu comes on for Benetton Rugby.

34'

Federico Zani leaves the field.

34'

Trouble here as Tommaso Menoncello breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Grant Williams breaches the defence.

26'

Siya Masuku takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

24'

Try

Sharks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ox Nche picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vincent Tshituka bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

21'

Sharks make a substitution with Jeandre Labuschagne coming on.

19'

Sharks make a substitution with Eben Etzebeth coming off.

19'

Sharks make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming on.

19'

Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Koch coming off.

19'

Conversion

Siya Masuku converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Aphelele Fassi

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Aphelele Fassi took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Siya Masuku is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Aphelele Fassi took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and James Venter took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Aphelele Fassi took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Leonardo Marin has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Benetton 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 11th May 2024, 07:05am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

20%

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Umaga

78'

24 - 25

Umaga

77'

24 - 23

Koster

24 - 18

74'

Umaga

71'

24 - 18

Kok

24 - 15

56'

Masuku

19 - 15

49'

Kok

17 - 15

47'

Marin

45'

12 - 15

Lucchesi

44'

12 - 13

Half Time

Menoncello

35'

12 - 8

Nche

12 - 3

23'

Masuku

7 - 3

15'

Fassi

5 - 3

13'

Marin

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Benetton

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Benetton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

50%

3-6 secs

32%

20%

6+ secs

15%

24%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

60'

62'

70'

74'

Sharks

Benetton

Sharks vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Benetton in United Rugby Championship Round 16 on Sat 11th May 2024 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST on SuperSport, 02:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 EST in the US.

Benetton won the last encounter but Sharks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Benetton in 7th and Sharks in 14th as such Benetton are favourites on paper.

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.