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Griffons
Griffons
9 - 35
Full Time
Sharks XV
Sharks XV

Griffons vs Sharks XV

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

80'
Conversion

Lionel Cronje converts the try.

80'
Try

Nevaldo Fleurs goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nevaldo Fleurs bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

79'

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Richardson bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

79'

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

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Aphelele Fassi took full advantage.

72'

Griffons decide to make a substitution, with Ludio Williams getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Marco de Witt coming on.

67'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Reniel Hugo coming off.

67'

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

64'

Griffons sub Curtly Thomas comes onto the field.

64'

Michael Benadie departs for Griffons.

64'

Sharks XV sub Tiaan Fourie comes onto the field.

64'

Bradley Davids departs for Sharks XV.

64'

Griffons sub Wikus Nieuwenhuis comes onto the field.

63'

Rian Olivier departs for Griffons.

63'
Conversion

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

63'
Try

Sharks XV are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ntuthuko Mchunu touching down.

62'

Spellbinding play by Bradley Davids is finished off with a try.

62'

Griffons sub Keanu Vers comes onto the field.

62'

Carel-Jan Coetzee departs for Griffons.

62'

Dandre Delport comes on for Griffons.

59'

HP van Schoor leaves the field.

59'

Vincent Tshituka comes on for Sharks XV.

58'

James Venter leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Duren Hoffman as they get over the gainline!

58'

Duren Hoffman comes on for Griffons.

57'

Robbie Petzer leaves the field.

57'

Stephan de Jager comes on.

53'

Xolani Jacobs comes off.

53'

Soso Xakalashe comes on.

50'

Ludio Williams comes off.

50'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Hanru Jacobs getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Ntuthuko Mchunu getting some game time.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Dian Bleuler being replaced.

48'

Aphelele Fassi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Sikhumbuzo Notshe getting some game time.

46'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Celimpilo Gumede being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Lionel Cronje adds the two points for Sharks XV.

46'
Try

Slick passing by Sharks XV leads to a try for Celimpilo Gumede.

45'

Spellbinding play by Dylan Richardson is finished off with a try.

45'

Dylan Richardson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Griffons make a substitution with Ludio Williams coming on.

43'

Griffons make a substitution with Soso Xakalashe coming off.

43'
Conversion

Lionel Cronje adds the two points for Sharks XV.

42'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Yaw Penxe dots the ball down from close range.

41'

Yaw Penxe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Bradley Davids played a key part in that try.

41'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Fez Mbatha coming on.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Dameon Venter coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Griffons make a substitution with Buhle Siyasanga Nojekwa coming on.

40'

Griffons make a substitution with Doctor Booysen coming off.

40'
Penalty Goal

Jaywinn Juries has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Aphelele Fassi comes on for Sharks XV.

33'

Marnus Potgieter leaves the field.

33'
Conversion

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

33'
Try

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

32'
Penalty Goal

Jaywinn Juries adds the points for Griffons.

22'
Penalty Goal

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

18'

Jaywinn Juries steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Rohan Janse van Rensburg took full advantage.

8'

The defensive line has been broken as Domenic Smit goes through the gap.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Griffons v Sharks XV
Griffons v Sharks XV
Currie Cup
Round 12
Fri 26th May 2023, 06:00am PDT
Fri 26th May 2023, 06:00am PDT
HT Pelatona Projects Stadium
HT Pelatona Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +26
Griffons
Sharks XV
Griffons
Time in lead
Sharks XV
22
Mins in lead
42
27%
% Of Game In Lead
52%
42%
Possession Last 10 min
58%
0
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
Cronje
80'
9 - 35
Fleurs
79'
9 - 33
Cronje
63'
9 - 28
Mchunu
62'
9 - 26
Cronje
46'
9 - 21
Gumede
45'
9 - 19
Cronje
42'
9 - 14
Penxe
41'
9 - 12
Half Time
Juries
9 - 7
35'
Cronje
33'
6 - 7
Cronje
32'
6 - 5
Juries
6 - 0
22'
Juries
3 - 0
18'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.5
2
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.1
11
Entries

Attack Profile

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Sharks XV
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Defence Profile

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Sharks XV
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
26%
54%
3-6 secs
36%
22%
6+ secs
34%
18%
57
Rucks Won
80

Griffons vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Griffons face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 12 on Fri 26th May 2023 at HT Pelatona Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 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 Sharks XV in 2nd and Griffons in 8th as such Sharks XV are favourites on paper.

Griffons vs Sharks XV Squads

The official squads for Griffons 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.

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