Lions

32 - 15

Full Time

Scarlets

Lions vs Scarlets

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

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

83'

Try

Scarlets are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Lousi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Conversion

Zander du Plessis has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Emmanuel Tshituka goes on their own for a try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emmanuel Tshituka bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

75'

Andre Warner played a key part in that try.

75'

Yellow Card

Jordan Hendrikse (Lions) is shown a yellow card

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Lousi took full advantage.

69'

Jordan Hendrikse takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

62'

Lions sub Jaco Visagie comes onto the field.

60'

PJ Botha departs for Lions.

60'

Lions sub Asenathi Ntlabakanye comes onto the field.

60'

Ruan Dreyer departs for Lions.

60'

Shaun Evans comes on for Scarlets.

59'

Taylor Davies leaves the field.

59'

Sibusiso Sangweni comes on for Lions.

59'

Jaco Kriel leaves the field.

59'

Rhys Patchell hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Scarlets results in a try for Tom Rogers.

58'

What a run here by Tom Rogers as they get over the gainline!

58'

Steffan Evans played a key part in that try.

58'

Steffan Evans comes on for Scarlets.

57'

Scott Williams leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jordan Hendrikse kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jaco Kriel from scoring as they record the try for Lions.

55'

What a run here by Jaco Kriel as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Darrien-Lane Landsberg.

55'

Zander du Plessis comes on for Lions.

55'

Marius Louw leaves the field.

55'

Tomas Lezana comes on.

51'

Dan Davis comes off.

51'

Rhys Patchell comes on.

51'

Sam Costelow comes off.

51'

Javan Sebastian comes on.

51'

WillGriff John comes off.

51'

Ruan Venter comes on.

51'

Ruben Schoeman comes off.

51'

Andre Warner comes on.

51'

Sanele Nohamba comes off.

51'

Jean-Pierre Smith comes on.

51'

Sti Sithole comes off.

51'

Steffan Thomas comes on.

51'

Phil Price comes off.

51'

Dane Blacker makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Scarlets make a substitution with Sione Kalamafoni coming on.

44'

Scarlets make a substitution with Vaea Fifita coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Scarlets sub Dane Blacker comes onto the field.

40'

Gareth Davies departs for Scarlets.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse kicks the penalty.

41'

Yellow Card

Sam Costelow (Scarlets) is shown a yellow card

40'

Yellow Card

Sango Xamlashe (Lions) is shown a yellow card

37'

Fabulous play by Scarlets has led to Sam Costelow being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Scarlets go for goal with Sam Costelow taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Scarlets maul...no miracles today as Dan Davis powers over.

32'

Trouble here as Tom Rogers breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Lions are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Emmanuel Tshituka picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Sam Costelow as they hook it left.

15'

Jordan Hendrikse has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

12'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Rabz Maxwane leads to a try for Lions

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Rabz Maxwane took full advantage.

11'

Marius Louw played a key part in that try.

10'

Penalty Goal

Jordan Hendrikse kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Edwill van der Merwe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Scarlets 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sun 4th December 2022, 03:30am PST 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lousi

82'

32 - 15

du Plessis

32 - 10

76'

Tshituka

30 - 10

75'

Hendrikse

25 - 10

70'

Rogers

58'

25 - 10

Hendrikse

25 - 5

56'

Kriel

23 - 5

55'

Half Time

Hendrikse

18 - 5

41'

Costelow

40'

15 - 5

Xamlashe

15 - 5

37'

Davis

32'

15 - 5

Hendrikse

15 - 0

21'

Tshituka

13 - 0

20'

Maxwane

8 - 0

11'

Hendrikse

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

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Lions vs Scarlets Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Scarlets in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Sun 4th December 2022 at Emirates Airline Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 00:30 NZST in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 03:30 EST in the US.

Lions 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 5 places in the league table with Scarlets in 9th and Lions in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Scarlets Squads

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