Sharks XV

19 - 12

Full Time

Kavaliers

Kavaliers vs Sharks XV

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Tim Swiel has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jayden Bantom bursts through to advance the Boland Kavaliers attack.

76'

Conversion

Ashlon Davids has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Boland Kavaliers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Dewald Maritz picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Boland Kavaliers decide to make a substitution, with Jurick Lewis getting some game time.

74'

Boland Kavaliers decide to make a substitution, with Chris Smit being replaced.

74'

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

74'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Luan Giliomee being replaced.

74'

Yellow Card

Kerron van Vuuren (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

74'

Tim Swiel curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks XV results in a try for Khuthadzo Rasivhaga

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Khuthadzo Rasivhaga took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Ross Braude.

68'

Boland Kavaliers make a substitution with Darnell Osuagwu coming on.

68'

Boland Kavaliers make a substitution with Joshua Eras coming off.

68'

Boland Kavaliers make a substitution with Dewald Maritz coming on.

68'

Boland Kavaliers make a substitution with Mthokozisi Gumede coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Khuthadzo Rasivhaga goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Tinotenda Mavesere goes through the gap.

61'

Yellow Card

James Tedder (Boland Kavaliers) is shown a yellow card

59'

James Tedder comes on for Boland Kavaliers.

58'

Xavier Mitchell leaves the field.

58'

Godlen Masimla comes on for Boland Kavaliers.

58'

Louis Schreuder leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Lyle Matthews as they get over the gainline!

57'

Taine-Randall Booysen comes on.

54'

Thurlow Marsh comes off.

54'

Jeandre Leonard comes on.

53'

Khwezi Mafu comes off.

53'

Chris Smit comes on.

53'

Jurick Lewis comes off.

53'

Heiko Pohlmann comes on.

53'

Dayan van der Westhuizen comes off.

53'

Wasi Vyambwera comes on.

52'

Willem van den Hever comes off.

52'

Lee-Marvin Mazibuko comes on.

52'

Simphiwe Ngobese comes off.

52'

Jaco du Toit comes on.

52'

Rambo Kubheka comes off.

52'

Kerron van Vuuren comes on.

52'

Bryce Calvert comes off.

52'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Hanu Pieterse getting some game time.

46'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Meno Barnard being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Tim Swiel being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

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

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sharks XV as Deon Slabbert goes over.

33'

Ross Braude sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Tinotenda Mavesere breaches the defence.

33'

Yellow Card

Lunathi Nxele (Boland Kavaliers) is shown a yellow card

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luan Giliomee bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

20'

Conversion

Tim Swiel converts the try.

18'

Try

An interception by Khuthadzo Rasivhaga allows them to race away to score.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Khuthadzo Rasivhaga bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Jayden Bantom took full advantage.

11'

Ashlon Davids hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by Boland Kavaliers leads to a try for Jayden Bantom

The defensive line has been broken as Jayden Bantom goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Domenic Smit.

We are underway as the referee Christopher Allison blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Kavaliers 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 8th August 2026, 08:15am PDT 
  
 Princess Magogo Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Christopher Allison

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

17%

16%

Possession Last 10 min

84%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Davids

75'

19 - 12

Maritz

75'

19 - 10

van Vuuren

19 - 5

74'

Rasivhaga

19 - 5

69'

Tedder

59'

14 - 5

Half Time

Swiel

14 - 5

34'

Slabbert

12 - 5

33'

Nxele

20'

7 - 5

Swiel

7 - 5

18'

Rasivhaga

5 - 5

18'

Bantom

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Kavaliers

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Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Kavaliers

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

38%

75%

3-6 secs

38%

19%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

73'

74'

76'

79'

Sharks XV

Kavaliers

Sharks XV vs Kavaliers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Kavaliers in Currie Cup Round 4 on Sat 8th August 2026 at Princess Magogo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 03:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:15 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Sharks XV won the last encounter but Kavaliers 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 Kavaliers in 4th and Sharks XV in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Kavaliers Squads

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