Stormers

16 - 15

Full Time

Sharks

Sharks vs Stormers

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

81'

Stormers decided to go for goal with Manie Libbok taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Boeta Chamberlain getting some game time.

71'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Aphelele Fassi being replaced.

71'

Stormers make a substitution with Herschel Jantjies coming on.

68'

Stormers make a substitution with Sti Sithole coming off.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Dan Jooste coming on.

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Kerron van Vuuren coming off.

68'

Stormers make a substitution with Brok Harris coming on.

67'

Stormers make a substitution with Neethling Fouche coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Werner Kok goes through the gap.

65'

Sharks sub Grant Williams comes onto the field.

61'

Jaden Hendrikse departs for Sharks.

61'

Stormers sub Willie Engelbrecht comes onto the field.

61'

Deon Fourie departs for Stormers.

61'

Sharks sub George Cronje comes onto the field.

61'

Jeandre Labuschagne departs for Sharks.

61'

Stormers sub Sti Sithole comes onto the field.

61'

Daniel du Plessis departs for Stormers.

61'

Stormers sub Marcel Theunissen comes onto the field.

61'

Ben-Jason Dixon departs for Stormers.

61'

Stormers sub Hendre Stassen comes onto the field.

61'

Adre Smith departs for Stormers.

61'

Penalty Goal

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

60'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Corne Rahl from scoring as they record the try for Sharks.

57'

Yellow Card

Alistair Vermaak (Stormers) is shown a yellow card

56'

Penalty Goal

Curwin Bosch does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Ntuthuko Mchunu comes on.

52'

Ox Nche comes off.

52'

What a run here by Hacjivah Dayimani as they get over the gainline!

50'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Joel Hintz getting some game time.

48'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Coenie Oosthuizen being replaced.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Andre-Hugo Venter getting some game time.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Scarra Ntubeni being replaced.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Alistair Vermaak getting some game time.

48'

Stormers decide to make a substitution, with Sti Sithole being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Stormers decided to go for goal with Manie Libbok taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Emile van Heerden coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Stormers has led to Leolin Zas being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Sharks go for goal with Curwin Bosch taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

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

36'

That's a great try assist by Aphelele Fassi.

36'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Aphelele Fassi being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Penalty Goal

The Stormers supporters go wild as Manie Libbok successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Jurie Matthee comes on.

27'

Ruhan Nel comes off.

27'

Conversion

Manie Libbok converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Stormers results in a try for Adre Smith

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Adre Smith took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Ben-Jason Dixon is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Hacjivah Dayimani took full advantage.

15'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stormers v Sharks 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 30th December 2023, 09:00am PST 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Stormers win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

77%

Possession Last 10 min

23%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Libbok

16 - 15

60'

Bosch

58'

13 - 15

Rahl

57'

13 - 13

Vermaak

13 - 8

56'

Bosch

53'

13 - 8

Libbok

13 - 5

45'

Half Time

Kok

36'

10 - 5

Libbok

10 - 0

32'

Libbok

7 - 0

17'

Smith

5 - 0

15'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Stormers

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Stormers

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

33%

44%

3-6 secs

52%

31%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

Stormers vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers face off against Sharks in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Sat 30th December 2023 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:00. In South Africa it’s at 19:00 SAST, 06:00 NZST in New Zealand, 04:00 AEST in Australia and 09:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Sharks in 5th and Stormers in 14th as such Sharks are favourites on paper.

Stormers vs Sharks Squads

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