Sharks

32 - 3

Full Time

Bordeaux

Bordeaux vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ntuthuko Mchunu bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lukhanyo Am bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

80'

Mateo Garcia comes on.

76'

Zack Holmes comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lukhanyo Am bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Madosh Tambwe took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jaden Hendrikse took full advantage.

70'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Connor Sa getting some game time.

70'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Clement Maynadier being replaced.

70'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Zack Holmes getting some game time.

70'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Maxime Lucu being replaced.

70'

Sharks make a substitution with Cameron Wright coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Boeta Chamberlain coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Pablo Uberti goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Tani Vili goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Marnus Potgieter goes through the gap.

64'

Boeta Chamberlain curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

62'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Marnus Potgieter

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Marnus Potgieter goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Boeta Chamberlain is finished off with a try.

61'

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

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Siya Kolisi goes through the gap.

61'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Jules Gimbert comes onto the field.

60'

Mateo Garcia departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Sharks sub Carlu Sadie comes onto the field.

60'

Thomas du Toit departs for Sharks.

60'

Aphelele Fassi comes on for Sharks.

59'

Lionel Cronje leaves the field.

59'

Lionel Cronje has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Marnus Potgieter

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Marnus Potgieter goes through the gap.

58'

Siya Kolisi played a key part in that try.

58'

Yellow Card

Cyril Cazeaux (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

57'

What a run here by Jaden Hendrikse as they get over the gainline!

55'

Sharks have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Boeta Chamberlain, but they pull it to the left.

54'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on.

54'

Ox Nche comes off.

54'

Bastien Vergnes Taillefer comes on.

53'

Caleb Timu comes off.

53'

Cyril Cazeaux comes on.

53'

Thomas Jolmes comes off.

53'

Ugo Boniface comes on.

53'

Christopher Vaotoa comes off.

53'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes on.

51'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe comes off.

51'

Hyron Andrews comes on.

51'

Gerbrandt Grobler comes off.

51'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes on.

51'

Ben Tapuai comes off.

51'

Yellow Card

Mateo Garcia (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

51'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Sipili Falatea getting some game time.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Vadim Cobilas being replaced.

49'

Maxime Lucu steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

49'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu kicks the penalty.

43'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Tani Vili coming on.

42'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Connor Sa coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Caleb Timu comes onto the field.

40'

Ugo Boniface departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

40'

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

40'

Maxime Lucu has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

40'

Connor Sa comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

34'

Tani Vili leaves the field.

34'

Ugo Boniface comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

34'

Caleb Timu leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Gerbrandt Grobler scores from close range.

30'

Yellow Card

Clement Maynadier (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

30'

Trouble here as Jaden Hendrikse breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Siya Kolisi breaches the defence.

30'

Yellow Card

Christopher Vaotoa (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

29'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

22'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Pablo Uberti comes onto the field.

14'

Geoffrey Cros departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

14'

Lionel Cronje has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

Jaden Hendrikse scores the try from close range.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Makazole Mapimpi took full advantage.

11'

Kerron van Vuuren comes on for Sharks.

Bongi Mbonambi leaves the field.

Maxime Lucu was unlucky to have missed the penalty after the ball hit the right post.

Penalty Goal

Lionel Cronje kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Madosh Tambwe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Bordeaux 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 14th January 2023, 07:15am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

76%

Possession Last 10 min

24%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Potgieter

32 - 3

61'

Potgieter

27 - 3

58'

Cazeaux

57'

22 - 3

Garcia

51'

22 - 3

Lucu

43'

22 - 3

Half Time

Cronje

22 - 0

32'

Grobler

20 - 0

30'

Maynadier

30'

15 - 0

Vaotoa

29'

15 - 0

Cronje

15 - 0

24'

Hendrikse

13 - 0

22'

Hendrikse

8 - 0

12'

Cronje

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Bordeaux

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Bordeaux

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

59%

3-6 secs

17%

20%

6+ secs

18%

14%

Rucks Won

Sharks vs Bordeaux Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Bordeaux in Investec Champions Cup Round 3 on Sat 14th January 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 3rd and Sharks in 11th as such Bordeaux are favourites on paper.

Sharks vs Bordeaux Squads

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