Sharks

32 - 31

Full Time

Clermont

Clermont vs Sharks

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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 Yohan Beheregaray bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

80'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Rabah Slimani getting some game time.

74'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Cristian Ojovan being replaced.

74'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Yohan Beheregaray getting some game time.

74'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Etienne Fourcade being replaced.

74'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Yerim Fall getting some game time.

71'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Joris Jurand being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Siya Masuku has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Makazole Mapimpi

70'

That's a great try assist by Lukhanyo Am.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Lukhanyo Am took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Eben Etzebeth took full advantage.

69'

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

67'

Sharks sub Hanru Jacobs comes onto the field.

64'

Vincent Koch departs for Sharks.

64'

Sharks sub Jeandre Labuschagne comes onto the field.

64'

James Venter departs for Sharks.

64'

Sharks sub Fez Mbatha comes onto the field.

64'

Bongi Mbonambi departs for Sharks.

64'

Sharks sub Ntuthuko Mchunu comes onto the field.

64'

Ox Nche departs for Sharks.

64'

Anthony Belleau takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

64'

Yellow Card

Aphelele Fassi (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Joris Jurand goes through the gap.

62'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

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

60'

Pita Gus Sowakula comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

58'

Fritz Lee leaves the field.

58'

Cristian Ojovan comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

58'

Rabah Slimani leaves the field.

58'

Yellow Card

Bautista Delguy (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

57'

What a run here by Eben Etzebeth as they get over the gainline!

54'

ASM Clermont Auvergne have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Anthony Belleau, but they pull it to the left.

48'

Fritz Lee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Baptiste Jauneau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau kicks the penalty.

41'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Thibaud Lanen coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Tomas Lavanini coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau kicks the penalty.

41'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by ASM Clermont Auvergne ends with a try for Alex Newsome.

29'

Trouble here as Alex Newsome breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Anthony Belleau is finished off with a try.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Siya Masuku kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Francois Venter comes on.

25'

Ethan Hooker comes off.

25'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Siya Masuku kicks the penalty goal.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ethan Hooker bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

22'

Anthony Belleau curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

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

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joris Jurand bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

19'

Anthony Belleau sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joris Jurand bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

19'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Penalty Goal

Anthony Belleau does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Vincent Tshituka took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by ASM Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Joris Jurand

That's a great try assist by Peceli Yato.

The defensive line has been broken as Peceli Yato goes through the gap.

Gerbrandt Grobler comes on.

Emile van Heerden comes off.

Penalty Goal

Siya Masuku has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Clermont 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 4th May 2024, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Twickenham Stoop

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

19%

% Of Game In Lead

75%

38%

Possession Last 10 min

62%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Masuku

32 - 31

71'

Mapimpi

30 - 31

70'

Fassi

25 - 31

62'

Masuku

25 - 31

61'

Koch

23 - 31

60'

Delguy

57'

18 - 31

Belleau

41'

18 - 31

Half Time

Belleau

41'

18 - 28

Belleau

36'

18 - 25

Belleau

31'

18 - 22

Newsome

29'

18 - 20

Masuku

18 - 15

28'

Masuku

15 - 15

25'

Jurand

19'

12 - 15

Masuku

12 - 10

18'

Belleau

15'

9 - 10

Masuku

9 - 7

13'

Masuku

6 - 7

Belleau

3 - 7

Jurand

3 - 5

Masuku

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Clermont

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Clermont

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

55%

3-6 secs

27%

30%

6+ secs

25%

14%

Rucks Won

104

Last 5 Penalties

54'

57'

62'

67'

Sharks

Clermont

Sharks vs Clermont Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Clermont in Challenge Cup Semi Final on Sat 4th May 2024 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 23:30 NZST in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Clermont in 1st and Sharks in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.