Lions

22 - 35

Full Time

Sharks XV

Lions vs Sharks XV

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Yellow Card

Scott Nel (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruhan Straeuli bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

76'

Conversion

Sam Francis has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Layton Horn

74'

Renzo Du Plessis played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Renzo Du Plessis took full advantage.

74'

Sam Francis curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Renzo Du Plessis places the ball down for the try.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Rynhardt Jonker took full advantage.

69'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Scott Nel coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Yaw Penxe coming off.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hennie Sieberhagen coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Reniel Hugo coming off.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Bryce Calvert coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Dan Jooste coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Lionel Cronje successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

The kick through from Sharks XV has allowed Yaw Penxe to touch down.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Yaw Penxe took full advantage.

67'

Lionel Cronje sets up the try.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Lionel Cronje successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Sharks XV sub Tinotenda Mavesere comes onto the field.

64'

Siya Ningiza departs for Sharks XV.

64'

Golden Lions sub Etienne Oosthuizen comes onto the field.

64'

Ruben Schoeman departs for Golden Lions.

64'

Sharks XV sub Eduan Keyter comes onto the field.

64'

Jaco Williams departs for Sharks XV.

64'

Golden Lions sub Luca Ribbens comes onto the field.

64'

Ruan Venter departs for Golden Lions.

64'

Lionel Cronje curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Jurenzo Julius

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Jurenzo Julius goes through the gap.

62'

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

58'

Tian Meyer comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Bradley Davids leaves the field.

57'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Braam Reyneke leaves the field.

57'

Renzo Du Plessis comes on for Golden Lions.

55'

Jarod Cairns leaves the field.

55'

RF Schoeman comes on for Golden Lions.

55'

Conraad van Vuuren leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

Sam Francis adds the two points for Golden Lions.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Golden Lions leads to a try for Morne Brandon.

46'

Spellbinding play by Layton Horn is finished off with a try.

46'

Layton Horn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Ruhan Straeuli makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Zander du Plessis coming on.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Manuel Rass coming off.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with SJ Kotze coming on.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morgan Naude coming off.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morne Brandon coming on.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Jaco Visagie coming off.

44'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Kabous Bezuidenhout coming on.

43'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Mawande Mdanda coming off.

43'

Red Card

Ruben Schoeman (Golden Lions) is shown the red card

42'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Layton Horn coming on.

42'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Nico Steyn coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Drop Goal

Lionel Cronje adds the three points for Sharks XV.

38'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Yaw Penxe being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Nick Hatton being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Reniel Hugo scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Reniel Hugo breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Jurenzo Julius goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jurenzo Julius bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Bradley Davids.

22'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Sam Francis as it drops short of the posts.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Kelly Mpeku took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Sam Francis makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Gianni Lombard took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Lionel Cronje kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Sharks XV 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 27th July 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

78%

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nel

76'

22 - 35

Francis

22 - 35

74'

Horn

20 - 35

74'

Du Plessis

15 - 35

70'

Cronje

68'

10 - 35

Penxe

67'

10 - 33

Cronje

65'

10 - 28

Julius

62'

10 - 25

Francis

10 - 20

47'

Brandon

8 - 20

46'

Schoeman

3 - 20

42'

Half Time

Cronje

38'

3 - 20

Cronje

30'

3 - 17

Hugo

29'

3 - 15

Cronje

23'

3 - 10

Julius

22'

3 - 8

Francis

3 - 3

11'

Cronje

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Lions

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

61%

3-6 secs

32%

25%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

66'

69'

75'

76'

Lions

Sharks XV

Lions vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 4 on Sat 27th July 2024 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 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 Sharks XV in 1st and Lions in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Sharks XV Squads

The official squads for 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.