Sharks

50 - 12

Full Time

Clermont

Clermont vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Sharks go for goal with Siya Masuku taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

Jurenzo Julius goes on their own for a try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Ross Braude is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Corne Rahl bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

79'

Sharks go for goal with Siya Masuku taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

Phepsi Buthelezi goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Phepsi Buthelezi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

78'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Niek Doornenbal getting some game time.

73'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Zamora being replaced.

73'

Siya Masuku curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

72'

Try

Siya Masuku scores the try from close range.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Siya Masuku took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Ross Braude.

71'

Sharks sub Hakeem Kunene comes onto the field.

64'

Aphelele Fassi departs for Sharks.

64'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Sharks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Aphelele Fassi touching down.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Aphelele Fassi goes through the gap.

63'

Yellow Card

Lucas Zamora (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

62'

Ross Braude comes on for Sharks.

57'

Jaden Hendrikse leaves the field.

57'

Emile van Heerden comes on for Sharks.

57'

Jason Jenkins leaves the field.

57'

Siya Masuku comes on for Sharks.

57'

Jordan Hendrikse leaves the field.

57'

Giga Tutisani comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

57'

Seilala Lam leaves the field.

57'

Lucas Dessaigne comes on.

54'

Giga Tutisani comes off.

54'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes on.

51'

Nick Hatton comes off.

51'

Baptiste Veschambre comes on.

51'

Leo Michaux comes off.

51'

Tom Raffy comes on.

50'

Timeo Frier comes off.

50'

Giorgi Dzmanashvili comes on.

50'

Cristian Ojovan comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jordan Hendrikse kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

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

49'

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

49'

Aphelele Fassi sets up the try.

49'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Giga Tutisani getting some game time.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Dessaigne being replaced.

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Timeo Frier getting some game time.

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Tom Raffy being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse adds the two points for Sharks.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Vincent Koch dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Yellow Card

Matheo Frisach (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

42'

Sharks make a substitution with Phatu Ganyane coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Ox Nche coming off.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Koch coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming off.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Eduan Swart coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Bongi Mbonambi coming off.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Pio Muarua coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Killian Tixeront coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Tom Raffy coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Timeo Frier coming off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Lucas Zamora does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Kylan Hamdaoui as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Kylan Hamdaoui breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Jurenzo Julius breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse converts the try.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Jaden Hendrikse

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jaden Hendrikse bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

16'

Matt Romao sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jurenzo Julius took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Hanro Jacobs took full advantage.

13'

Lucas Zamora has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

12'

Try

What a kick! Joris Jurand takes full advantage to score for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

11'

Irae Simone played a key part in that try.

11'

Red Card

Yerim Fall (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown the red card

Seilala Lam comes on.

Etienne Fourcade comes off.

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Sharks has allowed Aphelele Fassi to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Aphelele Fassi goes through the gap.

Jaden Hendrikse sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Christophe Ridley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Clermont 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 17th January 2026, 05:00am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christophe Ridley

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Julius

50 - 12

79'

Buthelezi

45 - 12

78'

Masuku

40 - 12

71'

Masuku

35 - 12

64'

Fassi

33 - 12

63'

Zamora

62'

28 - 12

Hendrikse

28 - 12

50'

Sobahle

26 - 12

49'

Hendrikse

21 - 12

45'

Koch

19 - 12

44'

Frisach

42'

14 - 12

Half Time

Zamora

33'

14 - 12

Hamdaoui

32'

14 - 10

Hendrikse

14 - 5

17'

Hendrikse

12 - 5

16'

Jurand

11'

7 - 5

Fall

7 - 0

Hendrikse

7 - 0

Fassi

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Sharks

91%

Draw

Clermont

Try by Jurenzo Julius

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Clermont

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks

Clermont

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

42%

3-6 secs

39%

40%

6+ secs

17%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 1 Penalties

65'

Sharks

Clermont

Sharks vs Clermont Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Clermont in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 17th January 2026 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Sharks vs Clermont Squads

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