Harlequins

39 - 29

Full Time

Sharks

Harlequins vs Sharks

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

82'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Aphelele Fassi

77'

Spellbinding play by Francois Venter is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Grant Williams bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

77'

Tommaso Allan comes on.

75'

Cadan Murley comes off.

75'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Lionel Cronje getting some game time.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Curwin Bosch being replaced.

74'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lawday getting some game time.

72'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Will Evans being replaced.

72'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Scott Steele getting some game time.

70'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Danny Care being replaced.

70'

Harlequins make a substitution with George Head coming on.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jack Walker coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Harlequins supporters go wild as Marcus Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Cadan Murley took full advantage.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming off.

66'

Harlequins make a substitution with Luke Wallace coming on.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Irne Herbst coming off.

65'

Sharks sub Francois Venter comes onto the field.

62'

Ben Tapuai departs for Sharks.

62'

Sharks sub Carlu Sadie comes onto the field.

62'

Thomas du Toit departs for Sharks.

62'

Sharks sub Dan Jooste comes onto the field.

62'

Kerron van Vuuren departs for Sharks.

62'

Harlequins sub Simon Kerrod comes onto the field.

62'

Wilco Louw departs for Harlequins.

62'

Harlequins sub Fin Baxter comes onto the field.

62'

Joe Marler departs for Harlequins.

62'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on.

54'

Ox Nche comes off.

54'

Oscar Beard comes on.

52'

Josh Bassett comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Marcus Smith kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nick David scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

What a run here by Nick David as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Thaakir Abrahams as they get over the gainline!

51'

What a run here by Marnus Potgieter as they get over the gainline!

50'

Grant Williams comes on.

50'

Jaden Hendrikse comes off.

50'

Harlequins go for goal with Marcus Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

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

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

What an effort there by Eben Etzebeth as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Eben Etzebeth being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Joe Marchant being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Harlequins supporters go wild as Marcus Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks ends with a try for Jaden Hendrikse.

26'

Marnus Potgieter played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Marnus Potgieter breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Harlequins is finished off by Cadan Murley

17'

Nick David sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marcus Smith bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

17'

Penalty Goal

Curwin Bosch makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Sharks sub Sikhumbuzo Notshe comes onto the field.

10'

Vincent Tshituka departs for Sharks.

10'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Alex Dombrandt

Nick David played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Nick David took full advantage.

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Harlequins are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Danny Care touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Bassett goes through the gap.

Curwin Bosch hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Lukhanyo Am

Thaakir Abrahams sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Thaakir Abrahams goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Sharks 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 21st January 2023, 07:00am CST 
  
 Twickenham Stoop

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cronje

78'

39 - 29

Fassi

77'

39 - 27

Smith

39 - 22

68'

Smith

36 - 22

52'

David

34 - 22

51'

Lewies

29 - 22

42'

Half Time

Bosch

39'

24 - 22

Etzebeth

38'

24 - 20

Smith

24 - 15

30'

Bosch

28'

21 - 15

Hendrikse

26'

21 - 13

Smith

21 - 8

18'

Murley

19 - 8

17'

Bosch

13'

14 - 8

Smith

14 - 5

Dombrandt

12 - 5

Smith

7 - 5

Care

5 - 5

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Sharks

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Sharks

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

46%

56%

3-6 secs

25%

17%

6+ secs

21%

15%

Rucks Won

Harlequins vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Sharks in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 21st January 2023 at Twickenham Stoop. 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 08:00 EST in the US.

Harlequins won the last encounter but Harlequins are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Harlequins in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins vs Sharks Squads

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