Benetton

38 - 10

Full Time

Sharks

Benetton vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje converts the try.

80'

Try

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

80'

Bradley Davids sets up the try.

80'

Yellow Card

Riccardo Favretto (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card

77'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A series of passes by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Leonardo Marin

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Leonardo Marin took full advantage.

75'

Eli Snyman played a key part in that try.

74'

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

74'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Leonardo Marin getting some game time.

72'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tommaso Menoncello being replaced.

72'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Riccardo Favretto getting some game time.

72'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Niccolo Cannone being replaced.

72'

Conversion

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Jacob Umaga successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Benetton Rugby results in a try for Rhyno Smith

67'

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

67'

Jacob Umaga sets up the try.

67'

Sharks sub Lionel Cronje comes onto the field.

64'

Siya Masuku departs for Sharks.

64'

Benetton Rugby sub Sebastian Negri comes onto the field.

62'

Alessandro Izekor departs for Benetton Rugby.

62'

Benetton Rugby sub Destiny Aminu comes onto the field.

62'

Mirco Spagnolo departs for Benetton Rugby.

62'

Sharks sub Bradley Davids comes onto the field.

62'

Jaden Hendrikse departs for Sharks.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Eduan Keyter goes through the gap.

61'

Benetton Rugby sub Andy Uren comes onto the field.

60'

Alessandro Garbisi departs for Benetton Rugby.

60'

Benetton Rugby sub Bautista Bernasconi comes onto the field.

60'

Siua Maile departs for Benetton Rugby.

60'

Corne Rahl comes on for Sharks.

58'

Jason Jenkins leaves the field.

58'

Marcos Gallorini comes on for Benetton Rugby.

58'

Enzo Avaca leaves the field.

58'

Eli Snyman comes on for Benetton Rugby.

58'

Federico Ruzza leaves the field.

58'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Tshituka getting some game time.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Tshituka being replaced.

49'

Dylan Richardson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Andre Esterhuizen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Sharks make a substitution with Ntuthuko Mchunu coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Trevor Nyakane coming off.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Dylan Richardson coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Fez Mbatha coming off.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Ruan Dreyer coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Ignacio Mendy as they score the try.

37'

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

37'

That's a great try assist by Alessandro Garbisi.

37'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Benetton Rugby ends with a try for Rhyno Smith.

29'

Spellbinding play by Jacob Umaga is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Alessandro Izekor breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Jacob Umaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Paolo Odogwu

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paolo Odogwu bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Jacob Umaga.

23'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Eduan Keyter took full advantage.

15'

Sharks sub Francois Venter comes onto the field.

13'

Ethan Hooker departs for Sharks.

13'

Penalty Goal

Jacob Umaga makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Benetton v Sharks 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 12th October 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Stadio Comunale di Monigo 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Benetton win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cronje

80'

38 - 10

Mchunu

80'

38 - 8

Favretto

38 - 3

77'

Umaga

38 - 3

76'

Marin

36 - 3

75'

Umaga

31 - 3

69'

Smith

29 - 3

67'

Half Time

Umaga

24 - 3

38'

Mendy

22 - 3

37'

Umaga

17 - 3

31'

Smith

15 - 3

29'

Umaga

10 - 3

24'

Odogwu

8 - 3

23'

Masuku

17'

3 - 3

Umaga

3 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

6.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Benetton

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Benetton

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

56%

3-6 secs

25%

30%

6+ secs

31%

15%

Rucks Won

127

Last 5 Penalties

51'

57'

64'

77'

78'

Benetton

Sharks

Benetton vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Benetton face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 4 on Sat 12th October 2024 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 03:00 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 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 7 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Benetton in 10th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Benetton vs Sharks Squads

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