Sharks XV

24 - 6

Full Time

Griquas

Griquas vs Sharks XV

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Carl Els comes on for Griquas.

80'

Stephan Smit leaves the field.

80'

Fred Zeilinga comes on.

78'

Marnus Potgieter comes off.

78'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Junior Banda getting some game time.

70'

Griquas decide to make a substitution, with Janu Botha being replaced.

70'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Damon Royle coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Thembelani Bholi coming off.

68'

Griquas sub Niel Otto comes onto the field.

64'

Carl Els departs for Griquas.

64'

Sharks XV sub Tiaan Fourie comes onto the field.

61'

Bradley Davids departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Griquas sub Reagan Oranje comes onto the field.

61'

Johan Mulder departs for Griquas.

61'

Sharks XV sub Marco de Witt comes onto the field.

60'

Ockie Barnard departs for Sharks XV.

60'

Griquas sub Eddie Davids comes onto the field.

60'

Cebo Dlamini departs for Griquas.

60'

Dan Jooste comes on for Sharks XV.

56'

Kerron van Vuuren leaves the field.

56'

Hanru Jacobs comes on for Sharks XV.

56'

Khutha Mchunu leaves the field.

56'

Sean Swart comes on for Griquas.

55'

Janco Uys leaves the field.

55'

Ashlon Davids comes on for Griquas.

55'

Eddie Fouche leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lionel Cronje kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Sharks XV results in a try for Bradley Davids.

53'

That's a great try assist by Tinotenda Mavesere.

53'

What a run here by Tinotenda Mavesere as they get over the gainline!

53'

Dylan Sjoblom comes on.

51'

Albert Liebenberg comes off.

51'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Murray Koster getting some game time.

47'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Josh Jonas being replaced.

47'

Penalty Goal

Lionel Cronje makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Griquas make a substitution with George Whitehead coming on.

43'

Griquas make a substitution with Sango Xamlashe coming off.

43'

Sharks XV sub Dian Bleuler comes onto the field.

40'

Khwezi Mona departs for Sharks XV.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Griquas has led to Hanru Sirgel being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Kerron van Vuuren scores from close range.

32'

Penalty Goal

Eddie Fouche does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje converts the try.

14'

Try

What a kick! Alwayno Visagie takes full advantage to score for Sharks XV.

13'

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Marnus Potgieter took full advantage.

11'

Penalty Goal

Eddie Fouche kicks the penalty.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Griquas 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Sat 29th April 2023, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cronje

24 - 6

55'

Davids

22 - 6

53'

Cronje

17 - 6

45'

Half Time

Cronje

14 - 6

33'

van Vuuren

12 - 6

32'

Fouche

16'

7 - 6

Cronje

7 - 3

14'

Visagie

5 - 3

13'

Fouche

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Griquas

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Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Griquas

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

39%

46%

3-6 secs

41%

37%

6+ secs

17%

10%

Rucks Won

Sharks XV vs Griquas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Griquas in Currie Cup Round 8 on Sat 29th April 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 23:30 NZST in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

Griquas won the last encounter but Griquas 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 Griquas in 2nd and Sharks XV in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Griquas Squads

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