Sharks

38 - 12

Full Time

Highlanders

Highlanders vs Sharks

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

80'

Andre Esterhuizen has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jean-Luc du Preez bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Makazole Mapimpi took full advantage.

76'

The defensive line has been broken as Waisake Naholo goes through the gap.

75'

Josh Ioane has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

74'

Ben Smith sets up the try.

73'

Try

Incisive passing by Highlanders is finished off by Teihorangi Walden, as he goes over for the try.

73'

What a run here by Ben Smith as they gets over the gainline!.

73'

Matt Faddes makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

73'

Sharks make a substitution with Tyler Paul coming on.

71'

Sharks make a substitution with Phillip Van Der Walt coming off.

71'

Highlanders have won 40 rucks so far this game.

70'

Phillip Van Der Walt has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

69'

Highlanders sub Kayne Hammington comes onto the field.

68'

Aaron Smith departs for Highlanders.

68'

Lwazi Mvovo comes on for Sharks.

68'

Robert du Preez leaves the field.

68'

Josh Ioane comes on.

68'

Lima Sopoaga comes off.

68'

Dillon Hunt has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

68'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Robert du Preez kicks the conversion.

67'

Curwin Bosch sets up the try.

67'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks ends with a try for Robert du Preez.

67'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Curwin Bosch being able to wriggle through a gap.

66'

Sharks have won 60 rucks so far this game.

64'

Ross Geldenhuys comes on.

64'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

64'

Sio Tomkinson comes on.

63'

Rob Thompson comes off.

63'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Marius Louw getting some game time.

63'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Lukhanyo Am being replaced.

63'

Trouble here as Jean-Luc du Preez breaches the defence.

63'

Highlanders make a substitution with Kalolo Tuiloma coming on.

63'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tyrel Lomax coming off.

63'

Conversion

Robert du Preez adds the two points for Sharks.

62'

Spellbinding play by Robert du Preez is finished off with a try.

61'

Try

The kick through from Sharks has allowed Sibusiso Nkosi to touch down.

61'

Sharks sub Jacques Vermeulen comes onto the field.

59'

Daniel du Preez departs for Sharks.

59'

Juan Schoeman comes on for Sharks.

59'

Tendai Mtawarira leaves the field.

59'

Franco Marais comes on.

59'

Armand van der Merwe comes off.

59'

Louis Schreuder comes on.

59'

Cameron Wright comes off.

59'

Matt Faddes comes on.

56'

Sio Tomkinson comes off.

56'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andre Esterhuizen bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

53'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Elliot Dixon getting some game time.

53'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Shannon Frizell being replaced.

53'

Sharks make a substitution with Stephan Lewies coming on.

49'

Sharks make a substitution with Tyler Paul coming off.

49'

Highlanders sub Jackson Hemopo comes onto the field.

48'

Alex Ainley departs for Highlanders.

48'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on for Highlanders.

48'

Aki Seiuli leaves the field.

48'

Ash Dixon comes on.

48'

Liam Coltman comes off.

48'

A gap opened in the defence and Andre Esterhuizen took full advantage.

46'

Conversion

Robert du Preez does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

45'

Lukhanyo Am played a key part in that try.

44'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Daniel du Preez.

44'

The defensive line has been broken as Lukhanyo Am goes through the gap.

44'

What a run here by Waisake Naholo as they gets over the gainline!.

43'

Thomas du Toit makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Sharks have won 40 rucks so far this game.

42'

Teihorangi Walden has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

42'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Andre Esterhuizen being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Try saving tackle made by Waisake Naholo.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Trouble here as Curwin Bosch breaches the defence.

36'

Sharks have won 20 rucks so far this game.

33'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez has kicked a penalty goal.

32'

Conversion

Lima Sopoaga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The Highlanders pack has powered over for Dillon Hunt to score the try.

26'

Highlanders have won 20 rucks so far this game.

25'

Conversion

Robert du Preez converts the try.

That's a great try assist by Robert du Preez.

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Makazole Mapimpi.

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

A gap opened in the defence and Andre Esterhuizen took full advantage.

What a tackle there by Waisake Naholo as he saves a certain try!.

Conversion

Robert du Preez has kicked a conversion.

Ruan Botha sets up the try.

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Armand van der Merwe.

The defensive line has been broken as Ruan Botha goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Sharks v Highlanders

Sat 5th May 2018, 08:15am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Walden

73'

38 - 12

du Preez

38 - 7

67'

du Preez

36 - 7

67'

du Preez

31 - 7

62'

Nkosi

29 - 7

61'

du Preez

24 - 7

45'

du Preez

22 - 7

44'

Half Time

du Preez

17 - 7

32'

Sopoaga

28'

14 - 7

Hunt

26'

14 - 5

du Preez

14 - 0

Mapimpi

12 - 0

du Preez

7 - 0

van der Merwe

5 - 0

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Sharks vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 5th May 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 03:15 NZST in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST in Australia and 08:15 EST in the US.

Sharks 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 1 place in the league table with Highlanders in 3rd and Sharks in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Highlanders Squads

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