Sharks XV

20 - 7

Full Time

Stormers XXIII

Sharks XV vs Stormers XXIII

Events

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tiaan Fourie bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

79'

Armand Maritz comes on.

75'

Junior Pokomela comes off.

75'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Dylan De Leeuw getting some game time.

74'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Gary Porter being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Francois Venter took full advantage.

72'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Fazeel Robertson getting some game time.

70'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Mngomezulu being replaced.

70'

Western Province make a substitution with Labeeb Kannemeyer coming on.

67'

Western Province make a substitution with Godlen Masimla coming off.

67'

Western Province make a substitution with Louwan Horn coming on.

67'

Western Province make a substitution with Paul De Villiers coming off.

67'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Alwayno Visagie coming on.

67'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Phikolomzi Sobahle coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Fred Zeilinga successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Sharks XV are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Yaw Penxe touching down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Yaw Penxe goes through the gap.

66'

Western Province make a substitution with Leon Lyons coming on.

65'

Western Province make a substitution with Alistair Vermaak coming off.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Tiaan Fourie coming on.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Bradley Davids coming off.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming on.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Corne Rahl coming off.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Khwezi Mona coming on.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Khutha Mchunu coming off.

65'

Dylan Richardson comes on for Sharks XV.

59'

Thembelani Bholi leaves the field.

59'

Eward Coulson comes on.

51'

Fazeel Robertson comes off.

51'

Andre-Hugo Venter comes on.

51'

Scarra Ntubeni comes off.

51'

Sharks XV sub Dian Bleuler comes onto the field.

40'

Khwezi Mona departs for Sharks XV.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Phikolomzi Sobahle being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Henco Venter being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Western Province sub Lee-Marvin Mazibuko comes onto the field.

35'

Sazi Sandi departs for Western Province.

35'

Conversion

Kade Wolhuter makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Duncan Saal gathers the kick to score the try for Western Province.

26'

Trouble here as Duncan Saal breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Junior Pokomela bursts through to advance the Western Province attack.

24'

Fred Zeilinga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

Phikolomzi Sobahle goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Phikolomzi Sobahle bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Bradley Davids.

21'

Penalty Goal

Fred Zeilinga does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yaw Penxe bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

16'

Fred Zeilinga has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Sharks XV results in a try for Yaw Penxe

Fred Zeilinga played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Sharks XV v Stormers XXIII 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 26th March 2023, 05:00am PDT 
  
 Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Zeilinga

20 - 7

66'

Penxe

18 - 7

66'

Half Time

Wolhuter

27'

13 - 7

Saal

26'

13 - 5

Sobahle

13 - 0

22'

Zeilinga

8 - 0

19'

Penxe

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV

Stormers XXIII

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Defence Profile

Sharks XV

Stormers XXIII

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

56%

3-6 secs

18%

19%

6+ secs

15%

21%

Rucks Won

Sharks XV vs Stormers XXIII Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Stormers XXIII in Currie Cup Round 3 on Sun 26th March 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Stormers XXIII in 2nd and Sharks XV in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Sharks XV vs Stormers XXIII Squads

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