Sharks XV

20 - 24

Full Time

Blue Bulls

Blue Bulls vs Sharks XV

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reinhardt Ludwig bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

76'

Ockie Barnard comes on.

75'

Athenkosi Khethani comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Wandisile Simelane took full advantage.

74'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jacques van Rooyen getting some game time.

73'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Simphiwe Matanzima being replaced.

73'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Lionel Cronje successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks XV results in a try for Zee Mkhabela

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Zee Mkhabela took full advantage.

67'

Yaw Penxe sets up the try.

67'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Phumzile Maqondwana coming on.

66'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Cameron Hanekom coming off.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Zee Mkhabela coming on.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Josh Jonas coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Chris Barend Smit goes through the gap.

64'

Sharks XV sub Athenkosi Khethani comes onto the field.

63'

Tinotenda Mavesere departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Blue Bulls sub Bernard van der Linde comes onto the field.

62'

Sibongile Novuka departs for Blue Bulls.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Cornal Hendricks goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Zak Burger goes through the gap.

62'

Lionel Cronje comes on for Sharks XV.

59'

Fred Zeilinga leaves the field.

59'

Morne Steyn has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sibongile Novuka from scoring as they record the try for Blue Bulls.

58'

What a run here by Sibongile Novuka as they get over the gainline!

57'

Zak Burger played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Jan-Hendrik Wessels as they get over the gainline!

55'

Penalty Goal

Fred Zeilinga does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

WJ Steenkamp comes on.

52'

Nizaam Carr comes off.

52'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Robert Hunt getting some game time.

48'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Sebastian Lombard being replaced.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Fourie getting some game time.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Davids being replaced.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Celimpilo Gumede getting some game time.

47'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Ockie Barnard being replaced.

47'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cornal Hendricks getting some game time.

46'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Franco Knoetze being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Fred Zeilinga adds the two points for Sharks XV.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Phikolomzi Sobahle from scoring that try!

45'

Phikolomzi Sobahle makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Nevaldo Fleurs is finished off with a try.

45'

The second half kicks off.

39'

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

39'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Tinotenda Mavesere being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Sharks XV sub Khutha Mchunu comes onto the field.

38'

Hanru Jacobs departs for Sharks XV.

38'

Sharks XV sub Khwezi Mona comes onto the field.

38'

Dian Bleuler departs for Sharks XV.

38'

Sharks XV sub Fez Mbatha comes onto the field.

38'

Dan Jooste departs for Sharks XV.

38'

Conversion

Morne Steyn does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Blue Bulls is finished off by Sibongile Novuka, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Franco Knoetze.

37'

Fabulous play by Blue Bulls has led to Simphiwe Matanzima being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Yellow Card

James Venter (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

35'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Ockie Barnard being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Blue Bulls go for goal with Morne Steyn taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jan-Hendrik Wessels scores from close range.

32'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on for Blue Bulls.

30'

Tiaan Lange leaves the field.

30'

Tiaan Lange comes on.

28'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes off.

28'

Trouble here as Yaw Penxe breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Phikolomzi Sobahle bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

24'

Conversion

Morne Steyn converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Blue Bulls results in a try for Sibongile Novuka

14'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Hanekom is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Hanekom took full advantage.

14'

Penalty Goal

Fred Zeilinga makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Nizaam Carr goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Sibongile Novuka goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Phikolomzi Sobahle goes through the gap.

Morne Steyn steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Blue Bulls 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 14th April 2023, 06:30am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Blue Bulls win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

86%

49%

Possession Last 10 min

51%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cronje

20 - 24

68'

Mkhabela

18 - 24

67'

Novuka

58'

13 - 24

Zeilinga

13 - 19

53'

Zeilinga

10 - 19

46'

Sobahle

8 - 19

45'

Half Time

Steyn

38'

3 - 19

Novuka

37'

3 - 17

Venter

3 - 12

35'

Wessels

32'

3 - 12

Steyn

15'

3 - 7

Novuka

14'

3 - 5

Zeilinga

3 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

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Avg. Points Scored

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Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Blue Bulls

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Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Blue Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

56%

3-6 secs

30%

29%

6+ secs

10%

11%

116

Rucks Won

Sharks XV vs Blue Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Blue Bulls in Currie Cup Round 6 on Fri 14th April 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:30. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST, 01:30 NZST in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 06:30 EST in the US.

Blue Bulls won the last encounter but Sharks XV are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Blue Bulls in 2nd and Sharks XV in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Blue Bulls Squads

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