Lions

7 - 29

Full Time

Sharks

Lions vs Sharks

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rabz Maxwane bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

78'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

What a kick! Grant Williams takes full advantage to score for Sharks.

72'

Curwin Bosch played a key part in that try.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Delport getting some game time.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Ruben Schoeman being replaced.

72'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Rynhardt Jonker getting some game time.

71'

Lions decide to make a substitution, with Marius Louw being replaced.

71'

Sharks make a substitution with Ben Tapuai coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Francois Venter coming off.

68'

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

67'

Try

The Sharks pack has powered over for Fez Mbatha to score the try.

66'

Lions sub Morgan Naude comes onto the field.

63'

Jean-Pierre Smith departs for Lions.

63'

Sharks sub Dian Bleuler comes onto the field.

61'

Ntuthuko Mchunu departs for Sharks.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Sibusiso Sangweni goes through the gap.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Rohan Janse van Rensburg goes through the gap.

60'

Sharks sub Hanru Jacobs comes onto the field.

60'

Carlu Sadie departs for Sharks.

60'

Sharks sub Fez Mbatha comes onto the field.

60'

Dan Jooste departs for Sharks.

60'

Ruhan Straeuli comes on for Lions.

58'

Jaco Kriel leaves the field.

58'

Sibusiso Sangweni comes on for Lions.

58'

Willem Alberts leaves the field.

58'

Penalty Goal

Curwin Bosch adds the points for Sharks.

58'

Dylan Richardson comes on for Sharks.

56'

James Venter leaves the field.

56'

Ruan Dreyer comes on for Lions.

56'

Asenathi Ntlabakanye leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Werner Kok as they get over the gainline!

55'

Cameron Wright comes on.

54'

Aphelele Fassi comes off.

54'

Sanele Nohamba comes on.

54'

Morne van den Berg comes off.

54'

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

54'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch adds the two points for Sharks.

49'

Try

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

48'

Grant Williams sets up the try.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Tshituka getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Gerbrandt Grobler being replaced.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Sikhumbuzo Notshe getting some game time.

46'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Henco Venter being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Tshituka coming off.

40'

Lions sub Michael van Vuuren comes onto the field.

40'

PJ Botha departs for Lions.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Marius Louw as they go over the white wash for a try.

33'

Trouble here as Marius Louw breaches the defence.

33'

Morne van den Berg sets up the try.

33'

Yellow Card

Vincent Tshituka (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

31'

Vincent Tshituka comes on.

28'

Gerbrandt Grobler comes off.

28'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Curwin Bosch as they go over the white wash for a try.

26'

Trouble here as Curwin Bosch breaches the defence.

26'

Grant Williams played a key part in that try.

26'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with James Venter getting some game time.

21'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Richardson being replaced.

21'

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

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jaco Kriel bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

18'

Sharks make a substitution with Dylan Richardson coming on.

18'

Sharks make a substitution with James Venter coming off.

18'

Gianni Lombard steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Gianni Lombard took full advantage.

Gianni Lombard steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

The defensive line has been broken as Francois Venter goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Quan Horn goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lions v Sharks 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 18th February 2023, 05:00am PST 
  
 Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

51%

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bosch

73'

7 - 29

Williams

72'

7 - 27

Mbatha

66'

7 - 22

Bosch

58'

7 - 17

Bosch

49'

7 - 14

Abrahams

48'

7 - 12

Half Time

Lombard

7 - 7

34'

Louw

5 - 7

33'

Tshituka

31'

0 - 7

Bosch

27'

0 - 7

Bosch

26'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

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Lions vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lions face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 14 on Sat 18th February 2023 at Emirates Airline 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.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Sharks in 8th and Lions in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lions vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Lions 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.