Sharks

39 - 31

Full Time

Harlequins

Harlequins vs Sharks

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

80'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Boeta Chamberlain

78'

Spellbinding play by Rohan Janse van Rensburg is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rohan Janse van Rensburg bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

78'

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

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Harlequins is finished off by Josh Bassett

75'

Nick David played a key part in that try.

75'

Sharks make a substitution with Rohan Janse van Rensburg coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Francois Venter coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Sikhumbuzo Notshe coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Tshituka coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Tshituka coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Bongi Mbonambi coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Grant Williams coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Jaden Hendrikse coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming off.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Khutha Mchunu coming on.

69'

Sharks make a substitution with Carlu Sadie coming off.

69'

Will Edwards curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Andre Esterhuizen

68'

That's a great try assist by Cadan Murley.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Bassett took full advantage.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Lewis Gjaltema coming on.

66'

Harlequins make a substitution with Danny Care coming off.

66'

Harlequins make a substitution with Fin Baxter coming on.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Joe Marler coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Harlequins supporters go wild as Will Edwards successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Andre Esterhuizen

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Andre Esterhuizen goes through the gap.

64'

Alex Dombrandt sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Dino Lamb goes through the gap.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on for Sharks.

59'

Ben Tapuai leaves the field.

59'

Will Edwards comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Tommaso Allan leaves the field.

59'

Red Card

Ox Nche (Sharks) is shown the red card

58'

Dan Jooste comes on for Sharks.

57'

Vincent Tshituka leaves the field.

57'

Yellow Card

Bongi Mbonambi (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

57'

George Hammond comes on for Harlequins.

55'

Irne Herbst leaves the field.

55'

Tom Lawday comes on for Harlequins.

55'

Will Evans leaves the field.

55'

Simon Kerrod comes on for Harlequins.

55'

Wilco Louw leaves the field.

55'

Curwin Bosch steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Werner Kok to score the try.

50'

Joe Marchant makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The Harlequins maul pushes over the tryline as Will Evans scores.

35'

Curwin Bosch takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

27'

Try

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

26'

Trouble here as Makazole Mapimpi breaches the defence.

26'

Jaden Hendrikse played a key part in that try.

26'

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

24'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Makazole Mapimpi goes on their own for a try.

19'

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

19'

Jaden Hendrikse sets up the try.

19'

Penalty Goal

Curwin Bosch does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch converts the try.

12'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Bongi Mbonambi places the ball down for the try.

11'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Josh Bassett

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

That's a great try assist by Nick David.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Harlequins 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 10th December 2022, 05:00am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bosch

39 - 31

80'

Chamberlain

37 - 31

78'

Bassett

75'

32 - 31

Esterhuizen

68'

32 - 26

Edwards

65'

32 - 21

Esterhuizen

64'

32 - 19

Bosch

32 - 14

62'

Nche

29 - 14

58'

Mbonambi

29 - 14

57'

Bosch

29 - 14

52'

Kok

27 - 14

50'

Half Time

Allan

36'

22 - 14

Evans

35'

22 - 12

Mapimpi

22 - 7

26'

Bosch

17 - 7

20'

Mapimpi

15 - 7

19'

Bosch

10 - 7

16'

Bosch

7 - 7

12'

Mbonambi

5 - 7

11'

Allan

0 - 7

Bassett

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Harlequins

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Harlequins

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

39%

3-6 secs

22%

27%

6+ secs

22%

23%

Rucks Won

Sharks vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Harlequins in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sat 10th December 2022 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

Harlequins won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

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

Sharks vs Harlequins Squads

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