Sharks

45 - 5

Full Time

Pau

Pau vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

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

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Aphelele Fassi took full advantage.

70'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Siegfried Fisi'ihoi coming on.

69'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Nicolas Corato coming off.

69'

Section Paloise sub Thomas Souverbie comes onto the field.

64'

Thibault Daubagna departs for Section Paloise.

64'

Section Paloise sub Josselin Bouhier comes onto the field.

64'

Mehdi Tlili departs for Section Paloise.

64'

Section Paloise sub Thibault Debaes comes onto the field.

60'

Gregoire Arfeuil departs for Section Paloise.

60'

Lionel Cronje comes on for Sharks.

58'

Curwin Bosch leaves the field.

58'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on for Sharks.

58'

Ox Nche leaves the field.

58'

Dan Jooste comes on.

53'

Kerron van Vuuren comes off.

53'

Youri Delhommel comes on.

53'

Romain Ruffenach comes off.

53'

Ethan Hooker comes on.

51'

Francois Venter comes off.

51'

Hanro Jacobs comes on.

51'

Coenie Oosthuizen comes off.

51'

Le Roux Roets comes on.

51'

Eben Etzebeth comes off.

51'

Jaden Hendrikse comes on.

51'

Grant Williams comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Curwin Bosch kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Slick passing by Sharks leads to a try for Makazole Mapimpi.

49'

Francois Venter sets up the try.

49'

Ox Nche makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jeandre Labuschagne getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Phepsi Buthelezi being replaced.

48'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Facundo Gigena getting some game time.

47'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Paul Tailhades being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch adds the two points for Sharks.

47'

Try

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

46'

Yellow Card

Mehdi Tlili (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card

44'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch adds the two points for Sharks.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Marnus Potgieter, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Lukhanyo Am played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Makazole Mapimpi being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Nicolas Corato coming on.

40'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Siegfried Fisi'ihoi coming off.

40'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Nathan Decron coming on.

40'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Samuel Ezeala coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch adds the two points for Sharks.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Sharks as Eben Etzebeth goes over.

40'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe played a key part in that try.

40'

Penalty Goal

The Sharks supporters go wild as Curwin Bosch successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'

Curwin Bosch hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

30'

Siegfried Fisi'ihoi comes on for Section Paloise.

30'

Nicolas Corato leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Grant Williams breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Corne Rahl breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Lukhanyo Am

24'

Francois Venter played a key part in that try.

24'

Thibault Daubagna curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'

Try

What a kick! Gregoire Arfeuil takes full advantage to score for Section Paloise.

14'

Spellbinding play by Aminiasi Tuimaba is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Aminiasi Tuimaba took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Lukhanyo Am

A gap opened in the defence and Lukhanyo Am took full advantage.

Grant Williams played a key part in that try.

Brent Liufau comes on for Section Paloise.

Guillaume Ducat leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Marnus Potgieter goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Pau 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 9th December 2023, 07:15am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bosch

45 - 5

51'

Mapimpi

43 - 5

49'

Bosch

38 - 5

47'

Etzebeth

36 - 5

46'

Tlili

44'

31 - 5

Bosch

31 - 5

42'

Potgieter

29 - 5

41'

Half Time

Bosch

24 - 5

41'

Etzebeth

22 - 5

40'

Bosch

17 - 5

31'

Bosch

14 - 5

25'

12 - 5

24'

Arfeuil

14'

7 - 5

Bosch

7 - 0

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks

Pau

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Defence Profile

Sharks

Pau

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

33%

3-6 secs

26%

27%

6+ secs

10%

38%

Rucks Won

Sharks vs Pau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Pau in Challenge Cup Round 1 on Sat 9th December 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST in the US.

Sharks won the last encounter but Pau 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 Pau in 1st and Sharks in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Pau Squads

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