Sharks XV

25 - 26

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Sharks XV

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Commentary

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Muller du Plessis bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

82'

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

79'

Try

Sharks XV are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nick Hatton picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

Spellbinding play by Tiaan Fourie is finished off with a try.

78'

Alwayno Visagie comes on.

76'

Murray Koster comes off.

76'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Renzo Du Plessis getting some game time.

71'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Jarod Cairns being replaced.

71'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Rynhardt Jonker getting some game time.

70'

Golden Lions decide to make a substitution, with Zander du Plessis being replaced.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Fourie getting some game time.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Davids being replaced.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Siya Ningiza getting some game time.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Tinotenda Mavesere being replaced.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Reinier Viljoen getting some game time.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Coetzee Le Roux being replaced.

70'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Heiko Pohlmann coming on.

66'

Golden Lions make a substitution with RF Schoeman coming off.

66'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Tapiwa Mafura coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Kade Wolhuter coming off.

65'

Kade Wolhuter curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

65'

Try

Golden Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Morne Brandon touching down.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Jarod Cairns goes through the gap.

63'

Sharks XV sub Kerron van Vuuren comes onto the field.

63'

Dan Jooste departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Sharks XV sub Mawande Mdanda comes onto the field.

63'

Khwezi Mona departs for Sharks XV.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Hakeem Kunene goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Yaw Penxe goes through the gap.

61'

Sharks XV sub Phatu Ganyane comes onto the field.

61'

Braam Reyneke departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Golden Lions sub SJ Kotze comes onto the field.

61'

Morgan Naude departs for Golden Lions.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Hatton goes through the gap.

59'

Penalty Goal

Kade Wolhuter adds the points for Golden Lions.

55'

Morne Brandon comes on.

53'

Jaco Visagie comes off.

53'

Muller du Plessis comes on.

53'

Diego Appollis comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Lionel Cronje does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Ruhan Straeuli comes on.

50'

Izan Esterhuizen comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lionel Cronje kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Sharks XV leads to a try for Diego Appollis.

49'

Jaco Williams sets up the try.

49'

Jaco Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Nick Hatton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Penalty Goal

Kade Wolhuter makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter adds the two points for Golden Lions.

42'

Try

Slick passing by Golden Lions leads to a try for Jarod Cairns.

41'

Rabz Maxwane played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Rabz Maxwane being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Golden Lions is finished off by Kade Wolhuter, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Rabz Maxwane.

36'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Rabz Maxwane being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Rabz Maxwane being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Golden Lions has led to Boldwin Hansen being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Kade Wolhuter has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

32'

Trouble here as Jarod Cairns breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Jaco Williams breaches the defence.

28'

Lionel Cronje takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Coetzee Le Roux scores from close range.

27'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Lionel Cronje as it drops short.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks XV is finished off by Jaco Williams

21'

That's a great try assist by Diego Appollis.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Diego Appollis bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Lionel Cronje took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Kade Wolhuter makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Manuel Rass took full advantage.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Lions 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 5th July 2024, 08:15am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

28%

% Of Game In Lead

57%

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hatton

25 - 26

78'

Brandon

64'

20 - 26

Wolhuter

55'

20 - 21

Cronje

20 - 18

53'

Cronje

17 - 18

50'

Appollis

15 - 18

49'

Wolhuter

47'

10 - 18

Wolhuter

42'

10 - 15

Cairns

41'

10 - 13

Half Time

Wolhuter

36'

10 - 8

Le Roux

10 - 3

27'

Williams

5 - 3

21'

Wolhuter

13'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Lions

More Less

Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Lions

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

53%

3-6 secs

26%

22%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

74'

78'

82'

Sharks XV

Lions

Sharks XV vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Lions in Currie Cup Round 1 on Fri 5th July 2024 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 03:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 08:15 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Lions in 1st and Sharks XV in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Lions Squads

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