Sharks

12 - 13

Full Time

Connacht

Connacht vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Dian Bleuler comes on.

78'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes off.

78'

Dan Jooste comes on.

78'

Dylan Richardson comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aphelele Fassi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

77'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Zee Mkhabela getting some game time.

73'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Wright being replaced.

73'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Boeta Chamberlain as they hook it left.

73'

Sharks make a substitution with Boeta Chamberlain coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Curwin Bosch coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Rohan Janse van Rensburg coming on.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Francois Venter coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as JJ Hanrahan successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Coenie Oosthuizen coming off.

65'

Sharks sub Jeandre Labuschagne comes onto the field.

61'

Corne Rahl departs for Sharks.

61'

Connacht Rugby sub Caolin Blade comes onto the field.

61'

Colm Reilly departs for Connacht Rugby.

61'

Darragh Murray comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Joe Joyce leaves the field.

58'

Dominic Robertson-McCoy comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Finlay Bealham leaves the field.

58'

Peter Dooley comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Denis Buckley leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Sikhumbuzo Notshe as they get over the gainline!

52'

Dave Heffernan comes on.

52'

Tadgh McElroy comes off.

52'

Shamus Hurley-Langton comes on.

52'

Conor Oliver comes off.

52'

What a run here by Cameron Wright as they get over the gainline!

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A clever kick there by Sharks allows Werner Kok to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

49'

Werner Kok makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Aphelele Fassi sets up the try.

49'

Yellow Card

Oisin Dowling (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

48'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with David Hawkshaw coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Cathal Forde coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Aphiwe Dyantyi being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as JJ Hanrahan successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Curwin Bosch will have to re-adjust the radar.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sikhumbuzo Notshe scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Emile van Heerden is finished off with a try.

31'

John Porch comes on.

29'

Andrew Smith comes off.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Werner Kok bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

20'

Conversion

JJ Hanrahan has kicked a conversion.

Try

Connacht Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Sean O'Brien touching down.

That's a great try assist by Colm Reilly.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Connacht 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 18th November 2023, 07:00am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

19%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hanrahan

66'

12 - 13

Bosch

12 - 10

51'

Kok

10 - 10

49'

Dowling

48'

5 - 10

Half Time

Hanrahan

34'

5 - 10

Notshe

5 - 7

31'

Hanrahan

0 - 7

O'Brien

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Sharks

66%

Draw

Connacht

33%

Penalties Conceded by Hanro Jacobs

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Connacht

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks

Connacht

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

40%

3-6 secs

26%

34%

6+ secs

26%

Rucks Won

Sharks vs Connacht Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Connacht in United Rugby Championship Round 5 on Sat 18th November 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Connacht in 11th and Sharks in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Connacht Squads

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