Sharks

28 - 24

Full Time

Chiefs

Chiefs vs Sharks

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

80'

Conversion

Marty McKenzie adds the two points for Chiefs.

80'

Luteru Laulala played a key part in that try.

80'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Solomona Alaimalo as he goes over the white wash for a try.

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Solomona Alaimalo took full advantage.

80'

Sharks have won 80 rucks so far this game.

79'

Michael Allardice has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

79'

Chiefs have won 40 rucks so far this game.

74'

Jeff Thwaites comes on for Chiefs.

73'

Angus Taavao-Matau leaves the field.

73'

Ross Geldenhuys comes on.

71'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

71'

Pita Sowakula has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

70'

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

67'

Try saving tackle made by Luke Jacobson.

67'

Luteru Laulala comes on.

67'

Jonathan Faauli comes off.

67'

Penalty Goal

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

66'

Matt Matich comes on.

65'

Tyler Ardron comes off.

65'

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

63'

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

63'

Sharks make a substitution with Juan Schoeman coming on.

63'

Sharks make a substitution with Tendai Mtawarira coming off.

63'

Chiefs sub Toni Pulu comes onto the field.

63'

Shaun Stevenson departs for Chiefs.

63'

Sharks have won 60 rucks so far this game.

62'

What a run here by Sean Wainui as they gets over the gainline!.

61'

Lukhanyo Am makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

60'

Jesse Parete comes on for Chiefs.

60'

Liam Messam leaves the field.

60'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

Cameron Wright goes on his own for a try.

57'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Cameron Wright being able to wriggle through a gap.

57'

Stephan Lewies comes on.

55'

Ruan Botha comes off.

55'

Jacques Vermeulen comes on.

55'

Jean-Luc du Preez comes off.

55'

Cameron Wright comes on.

55'

Louis Schreuder comes off.

55'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Franco Marais getting some game time.

55'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Armand van der Merwe being replaced.

55'

Chiefs make a substitution with Sam Prattley coming on.

55'

Chiefs make a substitution with Karl Tuinukuafe coming off.

55'

Robert du Preez steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

53'

Penalty Goal

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

50'

Chiefs sub Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi comes onto the field.

50'

Brad Weber departs for Chiefs.

50'

Conversion

Marty McKenzie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

47'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Charlie Ngatai leads to a try for Chiefs.

46'

Trouble here as Charlie Ngatai breaches the defence.

46'

Samisoni Taukei'aho comes on for Chiefs.

45'

Liam Polwart leaves the field.

45'

Sharks have won 40 rucks so far this game.

44'

Robert du Preez has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

42'

That's a great try assist by Lukhanyo Am.

42'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Lwazi Mvovo.

41'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lwazi Mvovo bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

41'

A gap opened in the defence and Sibusiso Nkosi took full advantage.

41'

Makazole Mapimpi comes on.

40'

Curwin Bosch comes off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

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

38'

Penalty Goal

Marty McKenzie kicks the penalty.

36'

Sharks have won 20 rucks so far this game.

26'

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

22'

Chiefs have won 20 rucks so far this game.

22'

What a tackle there by Shaun Stevenson as he saves a certain try!.

22'

Conversion

Marty McKenzie converts the try.

18'

Try

A stunning solo try from Tyler Ardron.

17'

Phillip Van Der Walt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

11'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Liam Messam being able to wriggle through a gap.

11'

Conversion

Robert du Preez has kicked a conversion.

10'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Robert du Preez.

Trouble here as Robert du Preez breaches the defence.

Louis Schreuder sets up the try.

This is dangerous for the defence as Armand van der Merwe bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

A gap opened in the defence and Lwazi Mvovo took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Sibusiso Nkosi 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

Sharks v Chiefs

Sat 19th May 2018, 06:05am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

81'

28 - 24

Alaimalo

80'

28 - 22

du Preez

28 - 17

66'

du Preez

25 - 17

57'

Wright

23 - 17

57'

du Preez

18 - 17

50'

McKenzie

47'

15 - 17

Ngatai

46'

15 - 15

Mvovo

15 - 10

41'

Half Time

McKenzie

36'

10 - 10

McKenzie

18'

10 - 7

Ardron

17'

10 - 5

du Preez

10 - 0

10'

du Preez

8 - 0

du Preez

3 - 0

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Sharks vs Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 19th May 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:05. In South Africa it’s at 15:05 SAST, 01:05 NZST in New Zealand, 23:05 AEST in Australia and 06:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with Chiefs in 3rd and Chiefs in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Chiefs Squads

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