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Stormers and South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach expects to be sidelined for six weeks after undergoing an operation recently.
It's all over! The referee Christopher Allison has blown their whistle to end the game.
Siya Masuku comes on.
Jordan Hendrikse comes off.
A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Maart took full advantage.
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jurenzo Julius getting some game time.
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jaco Williams being replaced.
Jordan Hendrikse curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.
A bit of individual brilliance by Jaco Williams leads to a try for Sharks
Sharks make a substitution with Phatu Ganyane coming on.
Sharks make a substitution with Ox Nche coming off.
The Sharks supporters go wild as Jordan Hendrikse successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Stormers make a substitution with Jurie Matthee coming on.
Stormers make a substitution with Damian Willemse coming off.
Sharks make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming on.
Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Koch coming off.
Stormers sub Marcel Theunissen comes onto the field.
Ben-Jason Dixon departs for Stormers.
Warrick Gelant comes on for Stormers.
Wandisile Simelane leaves the field.
Stefan Ungerer comes on.
Cobus Reinach comes off.
Nick Hatton comes on.
Siya Kolisi comes off.
Jaden Hendrikse comes on.
Grant Williams comes off.
The touch judges raise their flags as Jordan Hendrikse kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Jaco Williams from scoring as they record the try for Sharks.
What a run here by Jaco Williams as they get over the gainline!
Grant Williams sets up the try.
Zachary Porthen comes on.
Neethling Fouche comes off.
JJ Kotze comes on.
Andre-Hugo Venter comes off.
Grant Williams makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Jordan Hendrikse adds the two points for Sharks.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Andre Esterhuizen dots the ball down from close range.
Andre Esterhuizen makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Spellbinding play by Grant Williams is finished off with a try.
Ruben van Heerden (Stormers) is shown a yellow card
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins getting some game time.
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Corne Rahl being replaced.
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Eduan Swart getting some game time.
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Fez Mbatha being replaced.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu adds the two points for Stormers.
Nobody was going to stop Paul de Villiers from scoring that try!
Paul de Villiers makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Neethling Fouche played a key part in that try.
Sharks make a substitution with Vincent Koch coming on.
Sharks make a substitution with Hanro Jacobs coming off.
Stormers sub Ntuthuko Mchunu comes onto the field.
Oli Kebble departs for Stormers.
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicks the penalty.
Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Ethan Hooker being able to wriggle through a gap.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has kicked a penalty goal.
JD Schickerling comes on for Stormers.
Adre Smith leaves the field.
Jordan Hendrikse makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Sharks are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ethan Hooker picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Jordan Hendrikse converts the try.
Grant Williams scores the try from close range.
Paul de Villiers (Stormers) is shown a yellow card
The defensive line has been broken as Ethan Hooker goes through the gap.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.
Stormers are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cobus Reinach touching down.
We are underway as the referee Christopher Allison blows their whistle.
Sharks face off against Stormers in United Rugby Championship Round 11 on Sat 31st January 2026 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Sharks won the last encounter but Sharks are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Stormers in 3rd and Sharks in 9th as such Stormers are favourites on paper.
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.
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JP Pietersen. Doing something right.
SA derby games for the win.
Feels like the old days.