Golden Lions

34 - 22

Full Time

Sharks XV

Golden Lions vs Sharks XV

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

82'

Conversion

Vaughen Isaacs converts the try.

82'

Try

Golden Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ruhan Straeuli picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

81'

Penalty Goal

Lionel Cronje kicks the penalty.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alwayno Visagie bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

77'

Penalty Goal

Vaughen Isaacs kicks the penalty.

75'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks XV results in a try for Hyron Andrews

69'

That's a great try assist by Lionel Cronje.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Thembelani Bholi took full advantage.

69'

Vaughen Isaacs curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Nico Steyn

66'

Renzo Du Plessis sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Jurich Claasens goes through the gap.

66'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Michael van Vuuren coming on.

66'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Jaco Visagie coming off.

66'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Fred Zeilinga as they hook it left.

65'

Sharks XV sub Luyanda Mkhize comes onto the field.

63'

Yaw Penxe departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Sharks XV sub Hyron Andrews comes onto the field.

61'

Reniel Hugo departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Golden Lions sub Matt More comes onto the field.

61'

Tyler Bocks departs for Golden Lions.

61'

Sharks XV sub Devon Martinus comes onto the field.

61'

Khwezi Mona departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Alwayno Visagie comes on for Sharks XV.

58'

Francois Venter leaves the field.

58'

Tiaan Fourie comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Bradley Davids leaves the field.

57'

Ruan Delport comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

PJ Steenkamp leaves the field.

57'

Renzo Du Plessis comes on for Golden Lions.

57'

Sibusiso Sangweni leaves the field.

57'

Damien Royal comes on for Sharks XV.

56'

Jeandre Labuschagne leaves the field.

56'

Ruhan Straeuli comes on.

54'

Darrien-Lane Landsberg comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Vaughen Isaacs kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Nico Steyn from scoring as they record the try for Golden Lions.

53'

Lionel Cronje comes on.

50'

Alwayno Visagie comes off.

50'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Dian Bleuler getting some game time.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Khutha Mchunu being replaced.

48'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Morgan Naude getting some game time.

46'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Sti Sithole being replaced.

46'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Thembelani Bholi being replaced.

45'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Golden Lions.

43'

Yellow Card

Masikane Mazwi (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

42'

Tyler Bocks makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Jurich Claasens coming on.

40'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Tiaan Swanepoel coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Sharks XV decided to go for goal with Fred Zeilinga taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Masikane Mazwi comes on for Sharks XV.

34'

Fez Mbatha leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Fred Zeilinga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

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

33'

Khwezi Mona sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Phikolomzi Sobahle breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Nico Steyn breaches the defence.

28'

Fred Zeilinga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

Great forward play by Sharks XV allows Fez Mbatha to score the try.

23'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Kabous Bezuidenhout getting some game time.

22'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Smith being replaced.

22'

Vaughen Isaacs curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Tiaan Swanepoel

16'

Jarod Cairns sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jarod Cairns took full advantage.

16'

Fred Zeilinga steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

11'

Vaughen Isaacs steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Golden Lions v Sharks XV 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 1st April 2023, 06:30am PDT 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Golden Lions win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

42%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Isaacs

34 - 22

82'

Straeuli

32 - 22

81'

Cronje

79'

27 - 22

Isaacs

27 - 19

75'

Cronje

70'

24 - 19

Andrews

69'

24 - 17

Steyn

24 - 12

66'

Isaacs

19 - 12

54'

Steyn

17 - 12

53'

Penalty Try

12 - 12

43'

Mazwi

42'

5 - 12

Half Time

Zeilinga

33'

5 - 12

Bholi

33'

5 - 10

Mbatha

23'

5 - 5

Swanepoel

5 - 0

16'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Golden Lions

Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Golden Lions

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

52%

3-6 secs

32%

18%

6+ secs

14%

20%

Rucks Won

Golden Lions vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Golden Lions face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 4 on Sat 1st April 2023 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:30. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST, 02:30 NZST in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 06:30 EST in the US.

Golden Lions won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Sharks XV in 2nd and Golden Lions in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Golden Lions vs Sharks XV Squads

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