Sharks

19 - 46

Full Time

Stormers

Sharks vs Stormers

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bradley Davids bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seabelo Senatla bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Suleiman Hartzenberg bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lionel Cronje bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

76'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Davids getting some game time.

74'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Wright being replaced.

74'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Keketso Morabe getting some game time.

72'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Deon Fourie being replaced.

72'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Phepsi Buthelezi getting some game time.

70'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Gerbrandt Grobler being replaced.

70'

Curwin Bosch curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

Gerbrandt Grobler scores the try from close range.

69'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Dan Jooste

62'

Spellbinding play by Reniel Hugo is finished off with a try.

62'

Stormers sub Sacha Mngomezulu comes onto the field.

60'

Daniel du Plessis departs for Stormers.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Sazi Sandi goes through the gap.

60'

Yaw Penxe comes on for Sharks.

59'

Ben Tapuai leaves the field.

59'

Willie Engelbrecht comes on for Stormers.

59'

Junior Pokomela leaves the field.

59'

Manie Libbok has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

Manie Libbok scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Manie Libbok as they get over the gainline!

57'

Lionel Cronje comes on for Sharks.

55'

Thaakir Abrahams leaves the field.

55'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe comes on.

54'

Phepsi Buthelezi comes off.

54'

Reniel Hugo comes on.

54'

Hyron Andrews comes off.

54'

Andre-Hugo Venter comes on.

52'

Joseph Dweba comes off.

52'

Paul de Wet comes on.

52'

Herschel Jantjies comes off.

52'

Ben-Jason Dixon comes on.

52'

Gary Porter comes off.

52'

Alistair Vermaak comes on.

52'

Brok Harris comes off.

52'

Sazi Sandi comes on.

52'

Neethling Fouche comes off.

52'

What a run here by Curwin Bosch as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Manie Libbok adds the two points for Stormers.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Stormers leads to a try for Suleiman Hartzenberg.

48'

Seabelo Senatla sets up the try.

48'

Seabelo Senatla makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Sharks make a substitution with Hanru Jacobs coming on.

44'

Sharks make a substitution with Carlu Sadie coming off.

44'

Sharks make a substitution with Dan Jooste coming on.

44'

Sharks make a substitution with Kerron van Vuuren coming off.

44'

Sharks make a substitution with Dian Bleuler coming on.

44'

Sharks make a substitution with Ntuthuko Mchunu coming off.

44'

Conversion

Manie Libbok adds the two points for Stormers.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Stormers is finished off by Seabelo Senatla, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Seabelo Senatla being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Clayton Blommetjies played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Curwin Bosch does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

What an effort there by Gerbrandt Grobler as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Gerbrandt Grobler being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Manie Libbok does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Joseph Dweba scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Suleiman Hartzenberg breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Manie Libbok kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Conversion

Manie Libbok converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Stormers is finished off by Ruben van Heerden

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruben van Heerden bursts through to advance the Stormers attack.

17'

Manie Libbok sets up the try.

17'

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

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel du Plessis took full advantage.

Manie Libbok steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

Conversion

Clayton Blommetjies has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Stormers leads to a try for Herschel Jantjies

Manie Libbok sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Manie Libbok goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks v Stormers 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 4th February 2023, 04:00am PST 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Stormers win +27

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

99%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Libbok

74'

19 - 46

Grobler

19 - 43

69'

Bosch

14 - 43

63'

Jooste

12 - 43

62'

Libbok

57'

7 - 43

Libbok

49'

7 - 38

Hartzenberg

48'

7 - 36

Libbok

42'

7 - 31

Senatla

41'

7 - 29

Half Time

Bosch

7 - 24

39'

Grobler

5 - 24

38'

Libbok

33'

0 - 24

Dweba

31'

0 - 22

Libbok

25'

0 - 17

Libbok

18'

0 - 14

van Heerden

17'

0 - 12

Blommetjies

0 - 7

Jantjies

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

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Sharks vs Stormers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Stormers in United Rugby Championship Round 1 on Sat 4th February 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 04:00 EST in the US.

Stormers won the last encounter but Stormers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Stormers in 3rd and Sharks in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Stormers Squads

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