Sharks XV

75 - 19

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.

81'

Matthew Gray comes on for Griffons.

80'

Rian Olivier leaves the field.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wikus Nieuwenhuis bursts through to advance the Griffons attack.

79'

Conversion

Dewald Human has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr bursts through to advance the Griffons attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Dewald Human is finished off with a try.

78'

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

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Hendrikse took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Hanro Jacobs took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks XV results in a try for Emmanuel Tshituka

67'

Jordan Hendrikse sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Hendrikse took full advantage.

67'

Griffons make a substitution with Cheslin Arendse coming on.

66'

Griffons make a substitution with Duan Pretorius coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Makazole Mapimpi

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

65'

Francois Venter sets up the try.

65'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Siya Masuku successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Sharks XV leads to a try for Francois Venter

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Francois Venter goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Ethan Hooker is finished off with a try.

62'

Griffons sub Keegan Schaefer comes onto the field.

60'

Kyle Cyster departs for Griffons.

60'

Calla Pienaar comes on for Griffons.

58'

Matthew Gray leaves the field.

58'

Rian Olivier comes on for Griffons.

58'

Jared Kruger leaves the field.

58'

Litelihle Bester comes on for Sharks XV.

58'

Eduan Keyter leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks XV results in a try for Eduan Keyter.

57'

What a run here by Eduan Keyter as they get over the gainline!

57'

Emmanuel Tshituka played a key part in that try.

57'

Vincent Tshituka comes on for Sharks XV.

56'

James Venter leaves the field.

56'

Wikus Nieuwenhuis comes on for Griffons.

56'

Mingo Piti leaves the field.

56'

Tian Meyer comes on for Sharks XV.

56'

Bradley Davids leaves the field.

56'

Emile van Heerden comes on.

54'

Corne Rahl comes off.

54'

Siya Masuku comes on.

54'

Lionel Cronje comes off.

54'

Edwin Nxumalo comes on.

54'

Moango Ngundue comes off.

54'

Simon Westraadt comes on.

53'

Willem van den Hever comes off.

53'

Mthokozisi Gumede comes on.

53'

Xolani Jacobs comes off.

53'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje adds the two points for Sharks XV.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Eduan Keyter from scoring that try!

48'

Eduan Keyter makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Jordan Hendrikse is finished off with a try.

47'

Emmanuel Tshituka makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

47'

Andrew Kota makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Dylan Richardson coming on.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Fez Mbatha coming off.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming on.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Ruan Dreyer 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 Mingo Piti coming on.

40'

Griffons make a substitution with Edwin Nxumalo coming off.

40'

Griffons sub Edwin Nxumalo comes onto the field.

36'

Mingo Piti departs for Griffons.

36'

Griffons go for goal with Andrew Kota taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Griffons ends with a try for Willem van den Hever.

32'

Trouble here as Willem van den Hever breaches the defence.

32'

Keanu Vers sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Makazole Mapimpi breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Makazole Mapimpi scores from close range.

27'

Yellow Card

Moango Ngundue (Griffons) is shown a yellow card

26'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Lionel Cronje goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lionel Cronje bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

24'

Bradley Davids played a key part in that try.

24'

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

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks XV is finished off by Eduan Keyter

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Eduan Keyter bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Lionel Cronje.

22'

Yellow Card

Gurshwin Nikhole Wehr (Griffons) is shown a yellow card

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Hendrikse bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

21'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Dian Bleuler coming on.

19'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Braam Reyneke coming off.

19'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks XV is finished off by Makazole Mapimpi

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Makazole Mapimpi bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

17'

Lionel Cronje sets up the try.

17'

Conversion

Andrew Kota has kicked a conversion.

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Willem van den Hever places the ball down for the try.

Conversion

Lionel Cronje has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Sharks XV leads to a try for Jordan Hendrikse

Eduan Keyter sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Eduan Keyter goes through the gap.

Conversion

Lionel Cronje has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Sharks XV has allowed Makazole Mapimpi to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Makazole Mapimpi goes through the gap.

Bradley Davids sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Griffons 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 31st August 2024, 04:00am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +56

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Human

79'

75 - 19

Nikhole Wehr

78'

75 - 17

Masuku

75 - 12

68'

Tshituka

73 - 12

67'

Masuku

68 - 12

66'

Mapimpi

66 - 12

65'

Masuku

61 - 12

63'

Venter

59 - 12

62'

Masuku

54 - 12

57'

Keyter

52 - 12

57'

Cronje

47 - 12

48'

Keyter

45 - 12

48'

Half Time

van den Hever

32'

40 - 12

Cronje

40 - 7

27'

Mapimpi

38 - 7

27'

Ngundue

26'

33 - 7

Cronje

33 - 7

25'

Cronje

31 - 7

24'

Keyter

26 - 7

22'

Nikhole Wehr

21'

21 - 7

Cronje

21 - 7

18'

Mapimpi

19 - 7

17'

Kota

14 - 7

van den Hever

14 - 5

Cronje

14 - 0

Hendrikse

12 - 0

Cronje

7 - 0

Mapimpi

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

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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

55%

27%

3-6 secs

28%

52%

6+ secs

12%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

75'

79'

Sharks XV

Griffons

Sharks XV vs Griffons Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Griffons in Currie Cup Round 9 on Sat 31st August 2024 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST on SuperSport, 23:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 21:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 04:00 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 just 5 places in the league table with Griffons in 3rd and Sharks XV in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.