Griquas

55 - 21

Full Time

Sharks XV

Griquas vs Sharks XV

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

80'

Conversion

Liam Koen has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Griquas is finished off by Dylan Maart

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Maart bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Marco de Witt is finished off with a try.

77'

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

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Hart bursts through to advance the Griquas attack.

76'

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

75'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tiaan Lange places the ball down for the try.

74'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Sphephelo Mbonambi getting some game time.

73'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Wasi Vyambwera being replaced.

73'

Yellow Card

Tinotenda Mavesere (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Carel van der Merwe took full advantage.

70'

Liam Koen curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tiaan Lange places the ball down for the try.

69'

Griquas make a substitution with Sako Makata coming on.

66'

Griquas make a substitution with Mnombo Zwelendaba coming off.

66'

Griquas make a substitution with Dillon Smith coming on.

66'

Griquas make a substitution with Malembe Mpofu coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Griquas supporters go wild as Liam Koen successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Griquas are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tiaan Lange touching down.

64'

Sharks XV sub Danilo Botha comes onto the field.

64'

Meno Barnard departs for Sharks XV.

64'

Sharks XV sub Chijindu Okonta comes onto the field.

63'

Christie Grobbelaar departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Sharks XV sub Juan Loots comes onto the field.

63'

Ross Braude departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Sharks XV sub Jacques Marais comes onto the field.

63'

Liam van Wyk departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Griquas sub Jack Hart comes onto the field.

63'

Bobby Alexander departs for Griquas.

63'

Liam Koen comes on for Griquas.

55'

George Whitehead leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Gurshwin Wehr as they get over the gainline!

55'

Janco Purchase comes on.

54'

Albie Bester comes off.

54'

George Whitehead makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Rambo Kubheka getting some game time.

45'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Jaco du Toit being replaced.

45'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Simphiwe Ngobese getting some game time.

45'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Lee-Marvin Mazibuko being replaced.

45'

George Whitehead has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

45'

Try

A clever kick there by Griquas allows Dylan Maart to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

44'

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

44'

Spellbinding play by George Whitehead is finished off with a try.

44'

Griquas make a substitution with Tiaan Lange coming on.

42'

Griquas make a substitution with Janus Venter coming off.

42'

Griquas make a substitution with Eddie Davids coming on.

42'

Griquas make a substitution with Leon Lyons coming off.

42'

Griquas make a substitution with Ntobeko Shezi coming on.

42'

Griquas make a substitution with IG Prinsloo coming off.

42'

Griquas make a substitution with Derik Pretorius coming on.

40'

Griquas make a substitution with Albert Liebenberg coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

George Whitehead adds the two points for Griquas.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Griquas is finished off by Bobby Alexander, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Gurshwin Wehr.

39'

Fabulous play by Griquas has led to Gurshwin Wehr being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Tim Swiel does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sharks XV as Johan Momsen goes over.

36'

Trouble here as Stefan Coetzee breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Tim Swiel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tim Swiel scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Tim Swiel breaches the defence.

25'

Ross Braude played a key part in that try.

25'

George Whitehead curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Griquas is finished off by Dylan Maart

20'

That's a great try assist by George Whitehead.

20'

Conversion

Luan Giliomee converts the try.

17'

Try

Sharks XV are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tinotenda Mavesere picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tinotenda Mavesere bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

16'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Griquas.

13'

Yellow Card

Tim Swiel (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Gurshwin Wehr took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

George Whitehead has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Griquas pack has powered over for Janus Venter to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as George Whitehead goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Griffin Colby blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Griquas v Sharks XV 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 14th August 2026, 08:05am PDT 
  
 Suzuki Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Griffin Colby

Points Flow Chart

Griquas win +34

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

96%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Koen

55 - 21

78'

Maart

53 - 21

77'

Lange

48 - 21

74'

Mavesere

72'

43 - 21

Lange

43 - 21

69'

Koen

38 - 21

65'

Lange

36 - 21

64'

Maart

31 - 21

44'

Half Time

Whitehead

26 - 21

40'

Alexander

24 - 21

39'

Swiel

37'

19 - 21

Momsen

36'

19 - 19

Swiel

26'

19 - 14

Swiel

25'

19 - 12

Maart

19 - 7

20'

Giliomee

17'

14 - 7

Mavesere

16'

14 - 5

Penalty Try

14 - 0

13'

Swiel

13'

7 - 0

Whitehead

7 - 0

Venter

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

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Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Griquas

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

61%

3-6 secs

33%

26%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

63'

67'

71'

72'

Griquas

Sharks XV

Griquas vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Griquas face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 5 on Fri 14th August 2026 at Suzuki Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST on SuperSport, 03:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 4 places in the league table with Sharks XV in 1st and Griquas in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Griquas vs Sharks XV Squads

The official squads for Griquas 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.