Sunwolves

17 - 38

Full Time

Sharks

Sharks vs Sunwolves

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Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

80'

The defensive line has been broken as Lwazi Mvovo goes through the gap.

80'

Jean-Luc du Preez sets up the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Lwazi Mvovo.

80'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Benhard Janse van Rensburg kicks the conversion.

79'

Lwazi Mvovo sets up the try.

78'

Try

Sibusiso Nkosi intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Sharks.

78'

What a run here by Sibusiso Nkosi as he gets over the gainline!.

78'

Sunwolves have won 80 rucks so far this game.

76'

Yasutaka Sasakura comes on.

75'

Shota Emi comes off.

75'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

75'

Etienne Oosthuizen sets up the try.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Lwazi Mvovo.

74'

Sharks have won 80 rucks so far this game.

74'

Sunwolves decide to make a substitution, with Kenki Fukuoka getting some game time.

71'

Sunwolves decide to make a substitution, with Yasutaka Sasakura being replaced.

71'

Sam Wykes has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

70'

Franco Marais makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

69'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Lubabalo Mtembu being able to wriggle through a gap.

69'

Sunwolves make a substitution with Naohiro Kotaki coming on.

68'

Sunwolves make a substitution with Willie Britz coming off.

68'

Sunwolves sub Masataka Mikami comes onto the field.

66'

Keita Inagaki departs for Sunwolves.

66'

Lubabalo Mtembu comes on for Sharks.

66'

Daniel du Preez leaves the field.

66'

Yasutaka Sasakura comes on.

65'

Kenki Fukuoka comes off.

65'

Hitoshi Ono comes on.

65'

Naohiro Kotaki comes off.

65'

Stephan Lewies has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

65'

Sharks have won 60 rucks so far this game.

63'

Penalty Goal

Jumpei Ogura has kicked a penalty goal.

62'

Benhard Janse van Rensburg comes on.

61'

Garth April comes off.

61'

Sunwolves decide to make a substitution, with Keisuke Uchida getting some game time.

61'

Sunwolves decide to make a substitution, with Fumiaki Tanaka being replaced.

61'

Sunwolves make a substitution with Jumpei Ogura coming on.

61'

Sunwolves make a substitution with Yu Tamura coming off.

61'

Sunwolves have won 60 rucks so far this game.

60'

Sharks sub Sibusiso Sithole comes onto the field.

58'

Jacobus Van Wyk departs for Sharks.

58'

John-Hubert Meyer comes on for Sharks.

58'

Lourens Adriaanse leaves the field.

58'

Phillip Van Der Walt has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

Trouble here as Kotaro Matsushima breaches the defence.

55'

Willie Britz has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

55'

Sunwolves have won 40 rucks so far this game.

55'

Franco Marais comes on.

53'

Chiliboy Ralepelle comes off.

53'

Etienne Oosthuizen comes on.

53'

Ruan Botha comes off.

53'

Tendai Mtawarira comes on.

53'

Thomas du Toit comes off.

53'

Conversion

Yu Tamura adds the two points for Sunwolves.

53'

Spellbinding play by Fumiaki Tanaka is finished off with a try.

51'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Shuhei Matsuhashi leads to a try for Sunwolves.

51'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shuhei Matsuhashi bursts through to advance the Sunwolves attack.

51'

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

41'

Shuhei Matsuhashi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

41'

Sunwolves decide to make a substitution, with Rahboni Warren-Vosayaco getting some game time.

40'

Sunwolves decide to make a substitution, with Yoshitaka Tokunaga being replaced.

40'

Sunwolves make a substitution with Takuma Asahara coming on.

40'

Sunwolves make a substitution with Yasuo Yamaji coming off.

40'

Sunwolves sub Sam Wykes comes onto the field.

40'

Hitoshi Ono departs for Sunwolves.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Sharks have won 40 rucks so far this game.

40'

The defensive line has been broken as Sibusiso Nkosi goes through the gap.

39'

Hitoshi Ono comes on for Sunwolves.

39'

Sam Wykes leaves the field.

39'

Conversion

Garth April does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

35'

What a run here by Sibusiso Nkosi as he gets over the gainline!.

34'

Lukhanyo Am played a key part in that try.

34'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Sibusiso Nkosi.

34'

Chiliboy Ralepelle makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

31'

Sunwolves have won 20 rucks so far this game.

26'

Conversion

Garth April makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

The Sharks pack has powered over for Ruan Botha to score the try.

22'

Conversion

Yu Tamura converts the try.

19'

That's a great try assist by Fumiaki Tanaka.

18'

Try

Sunwolves are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Takeshi Hino touching down.

18'

Sharks have won 20 rucks so far this game.

12'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Daniel du Preez being able to wriggle through a gap.

Takeshi Hino comes on.

Shota Horie comes off.

Trouble here as Phillip Van Der Walt breaches the defence.

This is dangerous for the defence as Kenki Fukuoka bursts through to advance the Sunwolves attack.

Conversion

Garth April has kicked a conversion.

A gap opened in the defence and Lwazi Mvovo took full advantage.

Jacobus Reinach sets up the try.

Try

A stunning solo try from Lwazi Mvovo.

The defensive line has been broken as Lwazi Mvovo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Sunwolves v Sharks

Sat 20th May 2017, 04:55am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

94%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mvovo

80'

17 - 38

Janse van Rensburg

79'

17 - 33

Nkosi

78'

17 - 31

Mvovo

74'

17 - 26

Ogura

17 - 21

62'

Tamura

14 - 21

53'

Matsuhashi

12 - 21

51'

Half Time

April

35'

7 - 21

Nkosi

34'

7 - 19

April

23'

7 - 14

Botha

22'

7 - 12

Tamura

7 - 7

19'

Hino

5 - 7

18'

April

0 - 7

Mvovo

0 - 5

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Sunwolves vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sunwolves face off against Sharks in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 20th May 2017 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:55. In South Africa it’s at 13:55 SAST, 23:55 NZST in New Zealand, 21:55 AEST in Australia and 04:55 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 just 1 place in the league table with Sharks in 3rd and Sunwolves in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sunwolves vs Sharks Squads

The official squads for Sunwolves 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.