Sharks XV

21 - 31

Full Time

Pumas

Pumas vs Sharks XV

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Commentary

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

83'

Lundi Msenge comes on.

78'

Stefan Coetzee comes off.

78'

Conversion

Tian Meyer has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Kerron van Vuuren scores the try from close range.

73'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Godlen Masimla getting some game time.

70'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Ross Braude being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Tian Meyer successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Nick Hatton scores the try from close range.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Malembe Mpofu coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Deon Slabbert coming off.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Andre Fouche coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Ntsika Fisanti coming off.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Darnell Osuagwu coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Eduan Swart coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Eduan Keyter goes through the gap.

65'

Sharks XV sub Kerron van Vuuren comes onto the field.

63'

Dan Jooste departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Sharks XV sub Tiaan Fourie comes onto the field.

63'

Bradley Davids departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Sharks XV sub Jaco Williams comes onto the field.

63'

Muller du Plessis departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Sharks XV sub Matt Romao comes onto the field.

60'

Siya Ningiza departs for Sharks XV.

60'

Wian van Niekerk comes on for Pumas.

58'

Clinton Swart leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Danrich Visagie kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Pumas results in a try for Phikolomzi Sobahle.

57'

Kwanda Dimaza played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Kwanda Dimaza as they get over the gainline!

57'

Stephan de Jager comes on for Pumas.

55'

Etienne Janeke leaves the field.

55'

Dewald Maritz comes on for Pumas.

55'

Sampie Swiegers leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bradley Davids kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dian Bleuler from scoring as they record the try for Sharks XV.

53'

Dian Bleuler comes on.

51'

Braam Reyneke comes off.

51'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Mawande Mdanda getting some game time.

46'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with IG Prinsloo being replaced.

46'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Tian Meyer coming on.

43'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Tiaan Swanepoel coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Stefan Coetzee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Ross Braude being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Pumas go for goal with Clinton Swart taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

The Pumas maul pushes over the tryline as Eduan Swart scores.

36'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Meno Barnard coming on.

17'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Reinier Viljoen coming off.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Hatton bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

16'

Clinton Swart curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

15'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Ntsika Fisanti places the ball down for the try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Stefan Coetzee took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Clinton Swart has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Pumas leads to a try for Darren Adonis

That's a great try assist by De-an Ackermann.

The defensive line has been broken as De-an Ackermann goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Hatton goes through the gap.

Conversion

Clinton Swart has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Pumas leads to a try for Clinton Swart

Danrich Visagie sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Pumas 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 19th July 2024, 10:00am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Pumas win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Meyer

21 - 31

73'

van Vuuren

19 - 31

73'

Meyer

14 - 31

68'

Hatton

12 - 31

67'

Visagie

58'

7 - 31

Sobahle

57'

7 - 29

Davids

7 - 24

54'

Bleuler

5 - 24

53'

Half Time

Swart

36'

0 - 24

Fisanti

14'

0 - 19

Swart

0 - 14

Adonis

0 - 12

Swart

0 - 7

Swart

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Pumas

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Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Pumas

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

44%

3-6 secs

36%

39%

6+ secs

10%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

74'

76'

79'

80'

81'

Sharks XV

Pumas

Sharks XV vs Pumas Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Pumas in Currie Cup Round 3 on Fri 19th July 2024 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST on SuperSport, 05:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST in the US.

Sharks XV won the last encounter but Sharks XV 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 Pumas in 3rd and Sharks XV in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Pumas Squads

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