Sharks

39 - 21

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Wyatt bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

78'

Bongi Mbonambi comes on.

76'

Eben Etzebeth comes off.

76'

Yellow Card

Eduan Keyter (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

70'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks supporters go wild as Jordan Hendrikse successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Greg Fisilau took full advantage.

67'

Conversion

The Exeter Chiefs supporters go wild as Josh Hodge successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

The kick through from Exeter Chiefs has allowed Immanuel Feyi-Waboso to touch down.

66'

Will Haydon-Wood sets up the try.

66'

Yellow Card

Emile van Heerden (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

66'

Yellow Card

Eben Etzebeth (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Francois Venter coming on.

65'

Sharks make a substitution with Ethan Hooker coming off.

65'

Sharks sub Siya Masuku comes onto the field.

64'

Aphelele Fassi departs for Sharks.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Richardson goes through the gap.

60'

Christ Tshiunza comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

59'

Richard Capstick leaves the field.

59'

Will Becconsall comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

59'

Stu Townsend leaves the field.

59'

Jaden Hendrikse comes on for Sharks.

57'

Grant Williams leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks results in a try for Siya Kolisi.

55'

What a run here by Siya Kolisi as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Jordan Hendrikse.

55'

Jason Jenkins comes on.

53'

Bongi Mbonambi comes off.

53'

Jack Innard comes on.

53'

Dan Frost comes off.

53'

Jimmy Roots comes on.

53'

Marcus Street comes off.

53'

Ross Vintcent comes on.

52'

Jacques Vermeulen comes off.

52'

Hanro Jacobs comes on.

52'

Trevor Nyakane comes off.

52'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on.

52'

Ox Nche comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Goodrick-Clarke coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Scott Sio coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Josh Hodge adds the two points for Exeter Chiefs.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Exeter Chiefs as Dan Frost goes over.

40'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Siya Kolisi, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Siya Kolisi being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Andre Esterhuizen sets up the try.

35'

Yellow Card

Will Rigg (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

31'

Will Rigg comes on.

28'

Tamati Tua comes off.

28'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks ends with a try for Grant Williams.

26'

Ethan Hooker played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Ethan Hooker breaches the defence.

26'

Jordan Hendrikse curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Makazole Mapimpi

24'

Aphelele Fassi played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Grant Williams bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

23'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Phepsi Buthelezi goes on their own for a try.

20'

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

20'

That's a great try assist by Grant Williams.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Makazole Mapimpi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Greg Fisilau bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Siya Kolisi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tamati Tua bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

17'

Conversion

Josh Hodge converts the try.

15'

Try

Dan Frost scores the try from close range.

13'

Sharks sub Dylan Richardson comes onto the field.

11'

James Venter departs for Sharks.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan Roots goes through the gap.

Yellow Card

Greg Fisilau (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

Phepsi Buthelezi comes on for Sharks.

Vincent Tshituka leaves the field.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 7th December 2024, 05:00am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park 
  
 Jeremy Rozier

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

72%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

31%

Possession Last 10 min

69%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Keyter

39 - 21

70'

Hendrikse

39 - 21

69'

Hodge

66'

36 - 21

Feyi-Waboso

66'

36 - 19

van Heerden

36 - 14

66'

Etzebeth

36 - 14

65'

Hendrikse

36 - 14

57'

Kolisi

34 - 14

55'

Hendrikse

29 - 14

45'

Half Time

Hodge

41'

26 - 14

Frost

40'

26 - 12

Hendrikse

26 - 7

37'

Kolisi

24 - 7

35'

Rigg

31'

19 - 7

Hendrikse

19 - 7

27'

Williams

17 - 7

26'

Mapimpi

12 - 7

24'

Hendrikse

7 - 7

21'

Buthelezi

5 - 7

20'

Hodge

15'

0 - 7

Frost

13'

0 - 5

Fisilau

0 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Sharks

84%

Draw

Exeter Chiefs

15%

Start of Possession Passages by Jaden Hendrikse

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Exeter Chiefs

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks

Exeter Chiefs

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

57%

3-6 secs

19%

31%

6+ secs

17%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

71'

72'

77'

78'

Sharks

Exeter Chiefs

Sharks vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Exeter Chiefs in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sat 7th December 2024 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Sharks won the last encounter but Exeter Chiefs 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 Exeter Chiefs in 5th and Sharks in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

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