Pumas

44 - 44

Full Time

Sharks XV

Pumas vs Sharks XV

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Clinton Swart makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Penalty Goal

Bradley Davids kicks the penalty.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Darren Adonis took full advantage.

74'

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

74'

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

74'

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

74'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Stephan de Jager getting some game time.

72'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Etienne Janeke being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Bradley Davids has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Dian Bleuler scores the try from close range.

70'

That's a great try assist by Bradley Davids.

70'

Pumas make a substitution with Wian van Niekerk coming on.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Danrich Visagie coming off.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Andre Fouche coming on.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Ntsika Fisanti coming off.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Malembe Mpofu coming on.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Jeandre Leonard coming off.

67'

Pumas make a substitution with Dewald Maritz coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Sampie Swiegers coming off.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Darnell Osuagwu coming on.

66'

Pumas make a substitution with Eduan Swart coming off.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Siya Ningiza coming on.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Bathobele Hlekani coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Bradley Davids successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Sharks XV are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nick Hatton touching down.

64'

Dan Jooste sets up the try.

64'

Conversion

The Pumas supporters go wild as Clinton Swart successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Pumas are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ross Braude touching down.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Ross Braude goes through the gap.

61'

Sharks XV sub Kabous Bezuidenhout comes onto the field.

60'

Trevor Nyakane departs for Sharks XV.

60'

Sharks XV sub Dian Bleuler comes onto the field.

60'

Braam Reyneke departs for Sharks XV.

60'

Yellow Card

Lionel Cronje (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

59'

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

59'

What a run here by Deon Slabbert as they get over the gainline!

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Clinton Swart kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Pumas results in a try for Ross Braude.

54'

That's a great try assist by Danrich Visagie.

54'

What a run here by Danrich Visagie as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Litelihle Bester as they get over the gainline!

52'

Lionel Cronje has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

51'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Jannes Potgieter to score the try.

50'

What a run here by Jannes Potgieter as they get over the gainline!

50'

Lionel Cronje sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Eduan Keyter as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje adds the two points for Sharks XV.

47'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Litelihle Bester from scoring that try!

46'

Litelihle Bester makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Scott Nel coming on.

44'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Jaco Williams coming off.

44'

Conversion

Lionel Cronje adds the two points for Sharks XV.

42'

Try

A clever kick there by Sharks XV allows Jaco Williams to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

Jaco Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Lionel Cronje played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Tinotenda Mavesere being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Clinton Swart kicks the penalty.

40'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Ntsika Fisanti being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Jurenzo Julius being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

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

33'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks XV ends with a try for Eduan Keyter.

32'

Hakeem Kunene sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Jurenzo Julius breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Clinton Swart makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Pumas ends with a try for Phikolomzi Sobahle.

26'

Trouble here as Phikolomzi Sobahle breaches the defence.

26'

Clinton Swart played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Darren Adonis breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Darren Adonis breaches the defence.

26'

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

24'

Try

Pumas are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Eduan Swart picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Penalty Goal

Lionel Cronje does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Clinton Swart hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Pumas results in a try for Phikolomzi Sobahle

13'

Spellbinding play by Stefan Coetzee is finished off with a try.

13'

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

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Deon Slabbert took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Jaco Williams took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Clinton Swart has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Pumas has allowed Phikolomzi Sobahle to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Phikolomzi Sobahle goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Clinton Swart.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pumas v Sharks XV 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 3rd August 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

53%

Possession Last 10 min

47%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Swart

44 - 44

80'

Davids

78'

41 - 44

Davids

72'

41 - 41

Bleuler

70'

41 - 39

Davids

64'

41 - 34

Hatton

64'

41 - 32

Swart

41 - 27

62'

Braude

39 - 27

61'

Cronje

59'

34 - 27

Swart

34 - 27

55'

Braude

32 - 27

54'

Potgieter

50'

27 - 27

Cronje

47'

27 - 22

Bester

46'

27 - 20

Cronje

42'

27 - 15

Williams

41'

27 - 13

Half Time

Swart

27 - 8

40'

Keyter

32'

24 - 8

Swart

24 - 3

27'

Sobahle

22 - 3

26'

Swart

17 - 3

23'

Cronje

17'

12 - 3

Sobahle

12 - 0

13'

Swart

7 - 0

Sobahle

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

55%

3-6 secs

28%

36%

6+ secs

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

71'

77'

80'

Pumas

Sharks XV

Pumas vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 5 on Sat 3rd August 2024 at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 06:00 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 Sharks XV in 3rd and Pumas in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Pumas vs Sharks XV Squads

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