Pumas

24 - 26

Full Time

Sharks XV

Pumas vs Sharks XV

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

80'

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

70'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan de Klerk being replaced.

70'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Russwill Fredericks getting some game time.

70'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Bursey being replaced.

70'

Pumas make a substitution with Marvelous Mashimbyi coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Ntsika Fisanti coming off.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Danrich Visagie coming on.

69'

Pumas make a substitution with Nevaldo Fleurs coming off.

69'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Ceano Everson coming on.

69'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Ross Braude coming off.

69'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hanu Pieterse coming on.

67'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Willem van den Hever coming off.

67'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Jaco Du Toit coming on.

67'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Cameron Dawson coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Pumas supporters go wild as Nevaldo Fleurs successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

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

66'

The defensive line has been broken as JJ Scheepers goes through the gap.

66'

Thomas Bursey sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jay-Cee Nel goes through the gap.

65'

Sharks XV sub Matthew Fortuin comes onto the field.

63'

Christie Grobbelaar departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Conversion

The Pumas supporters go wild as Nevaldo Fleurs successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Pumas leads to a try for Tino Swanepoel

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Tino Swanepoel goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Jay-Cee Nel is finished off with a try.

61'

Sharks XV sub Lee-Marvin Mazibuko comes onto the field.

61'

Simphiwe Ngobese departs for Sharks XV.

61'

Nevaldo Fleurs has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

55'

Try

The forward pack of Pumas will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

54'

What a run here by Alfondso Isaacs as they get over the gainline!

52'

Etienne Janeke comes on.

52'

Kudzwai Dube comes off.

52'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Jacques Marais getting some game time.

47'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Kerron van Vuuren being replaced.

47'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Chyle van Zyl getting some game time.

47'

Pumas decide to make a substitution, with Jordan McLoughlin being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Tim Swiel adds the two points for Sharks XV.

44'

Try

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

43'

Pumas sub Alfondso Isaacs comes onto the field.

40'

Lundi Msenge departs for Pumas.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Tim Swiel adds the two points for Sharks XV.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks XV is finished off by Lyle Matthews, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Ross Braude.

39'

Pumas sub Junior Banda comes onto the field.

36'

Ruan Swiegers departs for Pumas.

36'

Fabulous play by Pumas has led to Tino Swanepoel being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Tim Swiel curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Lyle Matthews scores from close range.

28'

Trouble here as Lyle Matthews breaches the defence.

28'

Ross Braude played a key part in that try.

27'

Conversion

Tim Swiel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Lyle Matthews gathers the kick to score the try for Sharks XV.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lyle Matthews bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Chijindu Okonta.

21'

Nevaldo Fleurs has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Pumas leads to a try for Lundi Msenge

That's a great try assist by Jay-Cee Nel.

The defensive line has been broken as Jay-Cee Nel goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Lundi Msenge goes through the gap.

Sipho Nonyalela comes on.

Jannes Potgieter comes off.

We are underway as the referee Juan Debod blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pumas v Sharks XV 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 17th July 2026, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Mbombela Stadium 
  
 Juan Debod

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

18%

% Of Game In Lead

75%

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fleurs

24 - 26

66'

Scheepers

22 - 26

66'

Fleurs

17 - 26

62'

Swanepoel

15 - 26

61'

van Zyl

10 - 26

54'

Swiel

44'

5 - 26

van Vuuren

43'

5 - 24

Half Time

Swiel

40'

5 - 19

Matthews

39'

5 - 17

Matthews

28'

5 - 12

Swiel

22'

5 - 7

Matthews

21'

5 - 5

Msenge

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Pumas

Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Pumas

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

46%

3-6 secs

21%

39%

6+ secs

12%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

53'

57'

59'

75'

Pumas

Sharks XV

Pumas vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pumas face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 1 on Fri 17th July 2026 at Mbombela Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 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 1 place in the league table with Sharks XV in 6th and Pumas in 7th 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.