Sharks XV

32 - 16

Full Time

Griffons

Griffons vs Sharks XV

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marnus Potgieter bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

79'

Red Card

Ludio Williams (Griffons) is shown the red card

78'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Stephan de Jager getting some game time.

71'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Soso Xakalashe being replaced.

71'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Masikane Mazwi getting some game time.

71'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Fez Mbatha being replaced.

71'

Griffons make a substitution with Ethan Williams coming on.

68'

Griffons make a substitution with Jaywinn Juries coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Bradley Davids successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Yellow Card

Xolani Jacobs (Griffons) is shown a yellow card

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Anthony Volmink took full advantage.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Athenkosi Khethani coming on.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Thembelani Bholi coming off.

65'

Griffons sub Keanu Vers comes onto the field.

63'

Granwill Matthys departs for Griffons.

63'

Griffons sub Neo Mohapi comes onto the field.

62'

Doctor Booysen departs for Griffons.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Celimpilo Gumede goes through the gap.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bradley Davids kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

The Sharks XV pack has powered over for Khutha Mchunu to score the try.

58'

Xolani Jacobs comes on for Griffons.

58'

Stephan de Jager leaves the field.

58'

Soso Xakalashe comes on for Griffons.

58'

Thato Mavundla leaves the field.

58'

Marco de Witt comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Ockie Barnard leaves the field.

57'

Robbie Petzer comes on.

53'

Marquit September comes off.

53'

HP van Schoor comes on.

52'

Dandre Delport comes off.

52'

Ludio Williams comes on.

51'

Soso Xakalashe comes off.

51'

Khutha Mchunu comes on.

51'

Carlu Sadie comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bradley Davids kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The Sharks XV maul march their way over the white wash for Damien Royal to touch down.

49'

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

47'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Khwezi Mona being replaced.

47'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Damien Royal getting some game time.

45'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Siya Ningiza being replaced.

45'

Lionel Cronje has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Murray Koster from scoring that try!

45'

Murray Koster makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Lionel Cronje is finished off with a try.

44'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Bradley Davids coming on.

42'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Zee Mkhabela coming off.

42'

Penalty Goal

Jaywinn Juries kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sharks XV as Fez Mbatha goes over.

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Fez Mbatha being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Alwayno Visagie being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Penalty Goal

Jaywinn Juries has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Sharks XV go for goal with Lionel Cronje taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Sharks XV maul...no miracles today as Fez Mbatha powers over.

31'

Yellow Card

Granwill Matthys (Griffons) is shown a yellow card

29'

Penalty Goal

Jaywinn Juries does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Griffons sub Wikus Nieuwenhuis comes onto the field.

12'

Jaco Willemse departs for Griffons.

12'

Conversion

Jaywinn Juries has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Carel-Jan Coetzee

The defensive line has been broken as Carel-Jan Coetzee goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Domenic Smit.

Alwayno Visagie comes on for Sharks XV.

Nevaldo Fleurs leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Duan Pretorius goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Griffons 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 11th March 2023, 03:30am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

38%

% Of Game In Lead

53%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

78'

32 - 16

Davids

32 - 16

67'

Jacobs

67'

29 - 16

Davids

29 - 16

59'

Mchunu

27 - 16

58'

Davids

22 - 16

50'

Royal

20 - 16

49'

Koster

15 - 16

45'

Juries

42'

10 - 16

Half Time

Mbatha

10 - 13

41'

Juries

35'

5 - 13

Mbatha

5 - 10

31'

Matthys

29'

0 - 10

Juries

17'

0 - 10

Juries

0 - 7

Coetzee

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

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Griffons

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Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Griffons

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

39%

38%

3-6 secs

30%

34%

6+ secs

25%

21%

Rucks Won

Sharks XV vs Griffons Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Griffons in Currie Cup Round 1 on Sat 11th March 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 00:30 NZST in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 03:30 EST in the US.

Sharks XV 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 6 places in the league table with Griffons in 2nd and Sharks XV in 8th as such Griffons are favourites on paper.

Sharks XV vs Griffons Squads

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