Sharks

24 - 24

Full Time

Waratahs

Sharks vs Waratahs

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

80'

The opposition have charged down Curwin Bosch drop goal attempt!.

80'

Sharks have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Curwin Bosch, but he pulls it to the left.

78'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bernard Foley kicks the conversion.

77'

Juan Schoeman comes on for Sharks.

77'

Tendai Mtawarira leaves the field.

77'

Bryce Hegarty sets up the try.

76'

Try

Silky skills by Waratahs ends with a try for Mitch Short.

75'

Trouble here as Lalakai Foketi breaches the defence.

75'

Waratahs have won 60 rucks so far this game.

74'

Hugh Roach comes on.

71'

Damien Fitzpatrick comes off.

71'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes on.

71'

Tom Robertson comes off.

71'

Conversion

Robert du Preez adds the two points for Sharks.

71'

Spellbinding play by Marius Louw is finished off with a try.

70'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marius Louw bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

70'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Robert du Preez.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Mitch Short took full advantage.

68'

Mitch Short comes on.

67'

Jake Gordon comes off.

67'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Will Miller getting some game time.

67'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Staniforth being replaced.

67'

Tom Robertson has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Wright goes through the gap.

67'

Sharks have won 60 rucks so far this game.

67'

Tyler Paul has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Marius Louw coming on.

63'

Sharks make a substitution with Andre Esterhuizen coming off.

63'

Sharks sub Hyron Andrews comes onto the field.

61'

Stephan Lewies departs for Sharks.

61'

Curwin Bosch steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

61'

John-Hubert Meyer comes on for Sharks.

58'

Thomas du Toit leaves the field.

58'

Thomas Staniforth has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

Conversion

Bernard Foley does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

56'

Lubabalo Mtembu comes on.

56'

Keegan Daniel comes off.

56'

Curwin Bosch comes on.

56'

Lwazi Mvovo comes off.

56'

Tom Robertson played a key part in that try.

55'

What a run here by Tom Robertson as they gets over the gainline!.

55'

Try

A series of passes by Waratahs results in a try for Michael Hooper.

55'

Nick Palmer comes on.

52'

Jed Holloway comes off.

52'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Kalivati Tawake getting some game time.

52'

Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Paddy Ryan being replaced.

52'

Waratahs make a substitution with Bryce Hegarty coming on.

51'

Waratahs make a substitution with Andrew Kellaway coming off.

51'

Michael Wells has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

49'

Waratahs have won 40 rucks so far this game.

47'

Conversion

Robert du Preez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

46'

Lukhanyo Am makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

That's a great try assist by Armand van der Merwe.

45'

Try

A stunning solo try from Lukhanyo Am.

45'

Sharks sub Cameron Wright comes onto the field.

45'

Louis Schreuder departs for Sharks.

45'

Armand van der Merwe comes on for Sharks.

45'

Franco Marais leaves the field.

45'

Fabulous play by Waratahs has led to Israel Folau being able to wriggle through a gap.

42'

The second half is underway.

40'

Alex Newsome comes on.

40'

Kurtley Beale comes off.

40'

Sharks have won 40 rucks so far this game.

40'

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

40'

Try saving tackle made by Israel Folau.

39'

What a tackle there by Michael Hooper as he saves a certain try!.

39'

Penalty Goal

Bernard Foley kicks the penalty.

30'

Waratahs have won 20 rucks so far this game.

29'

Sharks have won 20 rucks so far this game.

24'

Conversion

Robert du Preez converts the try.

18'

Louis Schreuder sets up the try.

17'

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Lukhanyo Am.

17'

Trouble here as Andre Esterhuizen breaches the defence.

17'

Penalty Goal

Robert du Preez has kicked a penalty goal.

11'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lwazi Mvovo bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

Conversion

Bernard Foley has kicked a conversion.

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Gordon took full advantage.

Try

Waratahs are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jake Gordon touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Schreuder goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Sharks v Waratahs

Sat 3rd March 2018, 05:05am PST

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

39%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Foley

77'

24 - 24

Short

75'

24 - 22

du Preez

24 - 17

71'

du Preez

22 - 17

70'

Foley

56'

17 - 17

Hooper

55'

17 - 15

du Preez

17 - 10

46'

15 - 10

45'

Half Time

Foley

30'

10 - 10

du Preez

10 - 7

18'

8 - 7

17'

du Preez

3 - 7

11'

Foley

0 - 7

Gordon

0 - 5

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Sharks vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific on Sat 3rd 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.

Waratahs won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Waratahs in 1st and Sharks in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks vs Waratahs Squads

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