Sharks

50 - 22

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Sunwolves

Sharks vs Sunwolves

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A gap opened in the defence and Kotaro Matsushima took full advantage.

80'

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

80'

Sunwolves have won 100 rucks so far this game.

80'

The defensive line has been broken as Michael Little goes through the gap.

79'

Conversion

Ryoto Nakamura has kicked a conversion.

78'

Lomano Lemeki sets up the try.

78'

Try

A penetrating move by Sunwolves results in a try for Will Tupou.

77'

What a run here by Lomano Lemeki as they gets over the gainline!.

77'

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

76'

Conversion

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

75'

Try

Sharks are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cameron Wright touching down.

74'

Wian Vosloo has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

70'

Makazole Mapimpi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

70'

Sunwolves make a substitution with Ryoto Nakamura coming on.

68'

Sunwolves make a substitution with Sione Teaupa coming off.

68'

Sharks sub Lwazi Mvovo comes onto the field.

68'

Robert du Preez departs for Sharks.

68'

Juan Schoeman comes on for Sharks.

68'

Tendai Mtawarira leaves the field.

68'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Robert du Preez kicks the conversion.

68'

Curwin Bosch sets up the try.

67'

Try

The kick through from Sharks has allowed Sibusiso Nkosi to touch down.

67'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Sibusiso Nkosi being able to wriggle through a gap.

67'

Trouble here as Michael Little breaches the defence.

66'

Kazuki Himeno has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

66'

This is dangerous for the defence as Curwin Bosch bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

66'

Marius Louw comes on.

65'

Andre Esterhuizen comes off.

65'

Sharks have won 60 rucks so far this game.

65'

A gap opened in the defence and Kotaro Matsushima took full advantage.

64'

Sunwolves have won 80 rucks so far this game.

64'

Ed Quirk comes on.

62'

Michael Leitch comes off.

62'

Andre Esterhuizen has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

61'

Conversion

Kotaro Matsushima adds the two points for Sunwolves.

60'

Tendai Mtawarira has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

60'

Keegan Daniel comes on.

60'

Jacques Vermeulen comes off.

60'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Gideon Koegelenberg getting some game time.

60'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Stephan Lewies being replaced.

60'

Yutaka Nagare sets up the try.

59'

Try

Slick passing by Sunwolves leads to a try for Wimpie van der Walt.

58'

Jacques Vermeulen has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

58'

Sharks make a substitution with Ross Geldenhuys coming on.

55'

Sharks make a substitution with John-Hubert Meyer coming off.

55'

Conversion

Robert du Preez does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

55'

The defensive line has been broken as Jacques Vermeulen goes through the gap.

54'

Cameron Wright sets up the try.

54'

Try

Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Jacques Vermeulen, as he goes over for the try.

54'

What a run here by Andre Esterhuizen as they gets over the gainline!.

54'

Sunwolves sub Shintaro Ishihara comes onto the field.

53'

Craig Millar departs for Sunwolves.

53'

Atsushi Sakate comes on for Sunwolves.

53'

Yusuke Niwai leaves the field.

53'

Cameron Wright comes on.

53'

Louis Schreuder comes off.

53'

Kazuki Himeno makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

52'

Sunwolves have won 60 rucks so far this game.

52'

Chiliboy Ralepelle comes on.

51'

Armand van der Merwe comes off.

51'

Robbie Robinson comes on.

50'

Harumichi Tatekawa comes off.

50'

Robert du Preez has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

50'

Sunwolves decide to make a substitution, with Wimpie van der Walt getting some game time.

50'

Sunwolves decide to make a substitution, with Grant Hattingh being replaced.

50'

Spellbinding play by Robert du Preez is finished off with a try.

49'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Makazole Mapimpi being able to wriggle through a gap.

48'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks ends with a try for Makazole Mapimpi.

48'

Harumichi Tatekawa has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Kotaro Matsushima played a key part in that try.

45'

Trouble here as Lomano Lemeki breaches the defence.

44'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sunwolves is finished off by Lomano Lemeki.

44'

Sharks make a substitution with Wian Vosloo coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Keegan Daniel coming off.

40'

Sharks have won 40 rucks so far this game.

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Makazole Mapimpi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

40'

Sunwolves sub Hencus van Wyk comes onto the field.

40'

Takuma Asahara departs for Sunwolves.

40'

Yutaka Nagare comes on for Sunwolves.

40'

Keisuke Uchida leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Andre Esterhuizen has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

40'

A gap opened in the defence and Grant Hattingh took full advantage.

40'

Sunwolves have won 40 rucks so far this game.

40'

Keegan Daniel comes on.

36'

Wian Vosloo comes off.

36'

Conversion

Robert du Preez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

36'

That's a great try assist by Lukhanyo Am.

35'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Lubabalo Mtembu.

35'

The defensive line has been broken as Andre Esterhuizen goes through the gap.

35'

What a run here by Andre Esterhuizen as they gets over the gainline!.

32'

Conversion

Robert du Preez converts the try.

29'

Try

A stunning solo try from Armand van der Merwe.

28'

Armand van der Merwe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

28'

Penalty Goal

Harumichi Tatekawa kicks the penalty.

24'

What a tackle there by Ruan Botha as he saves a certain try!.

15'

Sunwolves have won 20 rucks so far this game.

15'

Fabulous play by Sunwolves has led to Michael Little being able to wriggle through a gap.

15'

Sharks have won 20 rucks so far this game.

12'

Conversion

Robert du Preez has kicked a conversion.

Trouble here as Makazole Mapimpi breaches the defence.

Robert du Preez sets up the try.

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Makazole Mapimpi.

This is dangerous for the defence as Armand van der Merwe bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

A gap opened in the defence and Andre Esterhuizen took full advantage.

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

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Sharks v Sunwolves

Sat 10th March 2018, 05:05am PST

Points Flow Chart

Sharks win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nakamura

78'

50 - 22

Tupou

77'

50 - 20

Bosch

50 - 15

75'

Wright

48 - 15

74'

du Preez

43 - 15

68'

Nkosi

41 - 15

67'

Matsushima

60'

36 - 15

van der Walt

58'

36 - 13

du Preez

36 - 8

55'

Vermeulen

34 - 8

54'

Mapimpi

29 - 8

48'

Lemeki

44'

24 - 8

Half Time

du Preez

24 - 3

36'

Mtembu

22 - 3

35'

du Preez

17 - 3

29'

van der Merwe

15 - 3

28'

Tatekawa

24'

10 - 3

du Preez

10 - 0

Mapimpi

8 - 0

du Preez

3 - 0

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Sharks vs Sunwolves Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Sunwolves in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 10th March 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:05. In South Africa it’s at 15:05 SAST, 02:05 NZST in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST in Australia and 05:05 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 2 places in the league table with Sunwolves in 3rd and Sharks in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Sunwolves Squads

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