Waratahs

0 - 29

Full Time

Lions

Lions vs Waratahs

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Trouble here as Nic Groom breaches the defence.

80'

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Curtis Rona bursts through to advance the Waratahs attack.

78'

Conversion

Elton Jantjies makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

77'

Lourens Erasmus played a key part in that try.

76'

Try

A stunning solo try from Marnus Schoeman.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Marnus Schoeman took full advantage.

76'

Lions make a substitution with Sylvian Mahuza coming on.

74'

Lions make a substitution with Michael Tambwe coming off.

74'

Waratahs sub Lalakai Foketi comes onto the field.

72'

Taqele Naiyaravoro departs for Waratahs.

72'

Penalty Goal

Elton Jantjies has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

Robbie Coetzee comes on for Lions.

67'

Malcolm Marx leaves the field.

67'

Marnus Schoeman comes on.

67'

Kwagga Smith comes off.

67'

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

65'

Hugh Roach comes on.

64'

Damien Fitzpatrick comes off.

64'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes on.

64'

Tom Robertson comes off.

64'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jed Holloway getting some game time.

63'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Michael Wells being replaced.

63'

Lions make a substitution with Lourens Erasmus coming on.

63'

Lions make a substitution with Andries Ferreira coming off.

63'

Lions sub Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes onto the field.

63'

Ruan Combrinck departs for Lions.

63'

Nic Groom comes on for Lions.

63'

Dillon Smit leaves the field.

63'

Dylan Smith comes on.

63'

Jacques Van Rooyen comes off.

63'

Jacobie Adriaanse comes on.

63'

Ruan Dreyer comes off.

63'

Nick Palmer comes on.

59'

Ned Hanigan comes off.

59'

What a run here by Kurtley Beale as they gets over the gainline!.

59'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Paddy Ryan getting some game time.

58'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Sekope Kepu being replaced.

58'

Lions have won 60 rucks so far this game.

57'

Michael Hooper has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

56'

Waratahs make a substitution with Will Miller coming on.

50'

Waratahs make a substitution with Thomas Staniforth coming off.

50'

Waratahs sub Nick Phipps comes onto the field.

50'

Jake Gordon departs for Waratahs.

50'

Conversion

Elton Jantjies converts the try.

50'

Harold Vorster makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Try

A series of passes by Lions results in a try for Harold Vorster.

49'

Thomas Staniforth has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

48'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Andries Coetzee being able to wriggle through a gap.

46'

Lions have won 40 rucks so far this game.

46'

Elton Jantjies has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

44'

That's a great try assist by Andries Ferreira.

43'

Try

Lions are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kwagga Smith touching down.

43'

Waratahs have won 40 rucks so far this game.

41'

Trouble here as Malcolm Marx breaches the defence.

41'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malcolm Marx bursts through to advance the Lions attack.

36'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Hooper took full advantage.

34'

The defensive line has been broken as Malcolm Marx goes through the gap.

30'

What a run here by Jake Gordon as they gets over the gainline!.

29'

Bernard Foley comes on for Waratahs.

27'

Lalakai Foketi leaves the field.

27'

Michael Tambwe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

24'

Conversion

Elton Jantjies has kicked a conversion.

22'

Andries Coetzee sets up the try.

22'

Fabulous play by Lions has led to Ruan Combrinck being able to wriggle through a gap.

22'

Try

Great hands by Lions leads to a try for Michael Tambwe.

21'

Trouble here as Michael Tambwe breaches the defence.

21'

Lalakai Foketi comes on.

19'

Bernard Foley comes off.

19'

Lions have won 20 rucks so far this game.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Hooper bursts through to advance the Waratahs attack.

16'

Waratahs have won 20 rucks so far this game.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Damien Fitzpatrick took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Kurtley Beale goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Waratahs v Lions

Fri 20th April 2018, 02:45am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Lions win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

75%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jantjies

77'

0 - 29

Schoeman

76'

0 - 27

Jantjies

70'

0 - 22

Jantjies

50'

0 - 19

Vorster

49'

0 - 17

Smith

43'

0 - 12

Half Time

Jantjies

22'

0 - 7

Tambwe

21'

0 - 5

Start

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Waratahs vs Lions Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Lions in Super Rugby Pacific on Fri 20th April 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:45. In South Africa it’s at 11:45 SAST, 21:45 NZST in New Zealand, 19:45 AEST in Australia and 02:45 EST in the US.

Waratahs 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 0 place in the league table with Lions in 1st and Lions in 1st underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waratahs vs Lions Squads

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