Lions

14 - 16

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.

82'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

82'

Jarod Cairns comes on.

80'

Morgan Naude comes off.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vincent Tshituka bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

79'

Tian Meyer comes on.

77'

Jurenzo Julius comes off.

77'

Kade Wolhuter comes on.

75'

Nico Steyn comes off.

75'

Conversion

Sanele Nohamba has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Sibabalo Qoma scores the try from close range.

74'

Nico Steyn played a key part in that try.

74'

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

71'

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

71'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

Yellow Card

Juan Schoeman (Golden Lions) is shown a yellow card

68'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Juan Schoeman coming on.

67'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morgan Naude coming off.

67'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Raynard Roets coming on.

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Ruben Schoeman coming off.

65'

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

65'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Asenathi Ntlabakanye coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Siya Masuku kicks the penalty goal.

64'

Golden Lions sub Sibabalo Qoma comes onto the field.

62'

Ruan Venter departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Golden Lions sub Morne Brandon comes onto the field.

62'

Jaco Visagie departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Golden Lions sub JC Pretorius comes onto the field.

62'

Renzo Du Plessis departs for Golden Lions.

62'

Golden Lions sub Kelly Mpeku comes onto the field.

61'

Tapiwa Mafura departs for Golden Lions.

61'

Trevor Nyakane comes on for Sharks XV.

59'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sanele Nohamba kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

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

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Siya Masuku kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks XV results in a try for Ethan Hooker.

51'

Andre Esterhuizen sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Andre Esterhuizen as they get over the gainline!

51'

Siya Masuku steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

49'

Jarod Cairns makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Nico Steyn has an attempt on goal with a drop kick, but it falls well short.

44'

Tapiwa Mafura makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Ruan Dreyer coming on.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming off.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Dylan Richardson coming on.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Fez Mbatha coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Gerbrandt Grobler being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Andre Esterhuizen being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Jurenzo Julius breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Vincent Tshituka breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Jurenzo Julius breaches the defence.

27'

Siya Masuku looks to land a drop goal but it misses, sailing past the right handside of the posts.

27'

Gerbrandt Grobler comes on.

25'

Emile van Heerden comes off.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sanele Nohamba bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tapiwa Mafura bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vincent Tshituka bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

19'

Yellow Card

Eduan Keyter (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

15'

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

12'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Sharks XV 
  
 Final 
  
 Sat 21st September 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Ellis Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

29%

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hendrikse

82'

14 - 16

Nohamba

14 - 13

75'

Qoma

12 - 13

74'

Hendrikse

70'

7 - 13

Schoeman

7 - 10

68'

Masuku

64'

7 - 10

Nohamba

7 - 7

57'

Steyn

5 - 7

56'

Masuku

52'

0 - 7

Hooker

51'

0 - 5

Half Time

Keyter

15'

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Lions

Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Lions

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

46%

3-6 secs

30%

32%

6+ secs

16%

19%

Rucks Won

102

Last 5 Penalties

66'

68'

72'

79'

81'

Lions

Sharks XV

Lions vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Final on Sat 21st September 2024 at Ellis Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST on in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 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.