Blues

40 - 63

Full Time

Sharks

Blues vs Sharks

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

80+5'

Conversion

Robert du Preez does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

80+5'

Robert du Preez played a key part in that try.

80+4'

Try

Curwin Bosch goes on his own for a try.

80+3'

What a run here by Curwin Bosch as they gets over the gainline!.

80+3'

Bryn Gatland has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

80'

That's a great try assist by Michael Collins.

79'

George Moala makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

79'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for George Moala.

79'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks supporters go wild as Robert du Preez successfully kicks the penalty goal.

77'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

75'

Tinoai Faiane sets up the try.

75'

Try

Great hands by Blues leads to a try for Rieko Ioane.

74'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Rieko Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

74'

Blues have won 80 rucks so far this game.

73'

Ruan Botha has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

72'

Lukhanyo Am sets up the try.

72'

Trouble here as Tyler Paul breaches the defence.

72'

Conversion

Robert du Preez converts the try.

71'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks results in a try for Jacobus Van Wyk.

71'

Juan Schoeman comes on for Sharks.

70'

Tendai Mtawarira leaves the field.

70'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Robert du Preez kicks the penalty goal.

69'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacobus Van Wyk bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Franco Marais took full advantage.

67'

Ross Wright comes on.

64'

Pauliasi Manu comes off.

64'

Leni Apisai comes on.

64'

James Parsons comes off.

64'

Yellow Card

Jordan Trainor (Blues) is shown a yellow card.

64'

Bryn Gatland comes on.

64'

Stephen Perofeta comes off.

64'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Marius Louw getting some game time.

64'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Andre Esterhuizen being replaced.

64'

Sharks make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming on.

64'

Sharks make a substitution with Stephan Lewies coming off.

64'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez adds the points for Sharks.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Lukhanyo Am goes through the gap.

62'

Sharks have won 40 rucks so far this game.

62'

Blues sub Kara Pryor comes onto the field.

60'

Murphy Taramai departs for Blues.

60'

Jimmy Tupou comes on for Blues.

60'

Joshua Goodhue leaves the field.

60'

Sione Mafileo comes on.

60'

Mike Tamoaieta comes off.

60'

John-Hubert Meyer comes on.

60'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

60'

Conversion

Robert du Preez has kicked a conversion.

60'

Stephan Lewies sets up the try.

60'

Tyler Paul comes on.

59'

Phillip Van Der Walt comes off.

59'

Try

Slick passing by Sharks leads to a try for Robert du Preez.

59'

What a run here by Stephan Lewies as they gets over the gainline!.

59'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Wright getting some game time.

59'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Louis Schreuder being replaced.

59'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Robert du Preez successfully kicks the conversion.

57'

Robert du Preez sets up the try.

56'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Lubabalo Mtembu, as he goes over for the try.

56'

Lubabalo Mtembu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

56'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Jacobus Van Wyk being able to wriggle through a gap.

55'

Sharks make a substitution with Jacobus Van Wyk coming on.

54'

Sharks make a substitution with Lwazi Mvovo coming off.

54'

Jean-Luc du Preez has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

54'

Trouble here as Michael Collins breaches the defence.

53'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stephen Perofeta bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Stephen Perofeta leads to a try for Blues.

52'

Blues have won 60 rucks so far this game.

52'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Collins took full advantage.

52'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta adds the two points for Blues.

51'

Sharks sub Franco Marais comes onto the field.

51'

Chiliboy Ralepelle departs for Sharks.

51'

Try

A stunning solo try from Patrick Tuipulotu.

50'

The defensive line has been broken as Patrick Tuipulotu goes through the gap.

50'

What a run here by Curwin Bosch as they gets over the gainline!.

49'

Jonathan Ruru comes on for Blues.

45'

Sam Nock leaves the field.

45'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

45'

Spellbinding play by George Moala is finished off with a try.

45'

Akira Ioane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Try

Silky skills by Blues ends with a try for Akira Ioane.

44'

Yellow Card

Sibusiso Nkosi (Sharks) is shown a yellow card.

43'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Phillip Van Der Walt has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

Blues have won 40 rucks so far this game.

39'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez does the business as his penalty goal attempt goes over.

38'

Conversion

Robert du Preez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

33'

Andre Esterhuizen played a key part in that try.

33'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Jean-Luc du Preez.

33'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Andre Esterhuizen being able to wriggle through a gap.

32'

What a tackle there by Louis Schreuder as he saves a certain try!.

30'

Blues have won 20 rucks so far this game.

26'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

25'

Sharks have won 20 rucks so far this game.

24'

Trouble here as Michael Collins breaches the defence.

23'

Tinoai Faiane comes on.

23'

Melani Nanai comes off.

23'

That's a great try assist by Jordan Trainor.

22'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Akira Ioane bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

22'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Michael Collins.

21'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez kicks the penalty.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Chiliboy Ralepelle took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Robert du Preez has kicked a conversion.

10'

Jean-Luc du Preez sets up the try.

10'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Ruan Botha.

10'

Oh what a hit by Jean-Luc du Preez, stopping the ball carrier in his tracks!!!!.

The defensive line has been broken as Curwin Bosch goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Blues v Sharks

Fri 30th March 2018, 11:35pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

92%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

du Preez

85'

38 - 63

Bosch

83'

38 - 61

Moala

38 - 56

79'

du Preez

77'

33 - 56

Gatland

33 - 53

75'

Ioane

31 - 53

74'

du Preez

71'

26 - 53

Van Wyk

71'

26 - 51

du Preez

69'

26 - 46

Trainor

26 - 43

64'

du Preez

63'

26 - 43

du Preez

60'

26 - 40

du Preez

59'

26 - 38

du Preez

57'

26 - 33

Mtembu

56'

26 - 31

Perofeta

26 - 26

52'

Perofeta

21 - 26

51'

Tuipulotu

19 - 26

50'

Perofeta

14 - 26

45'

Ioane

12 - 26

44'

Nkosi

43'

7 - 26

Half Time

du Preez

38'

7 - 26

du Preez

33'

7 - 23

du Preez

33'

7 - 21

du Preez

25'

7 - 16

Perofeta

7 - 13

22'

Collins

5 - 13

21'

du Preez

15'

0 - 13

du Preez

10'

0 - 10

Botha

10'

0 - 8

du Preez

0 - 3

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Blues vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Sharks in Super Rugby Pacific on Fri 30th March 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:35. In South Africa it’s at 08:35 SAST, 19:35 NZST in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST in Australia and 23:35 EST in the US.

Sharks won the last encounter but Blues 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 Sharks in 3rd and Blues in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Blues 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.