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Sharks XV
Sharks XV
29 - 21
Full Time
Stormers XXIII
Stormers XXIII

Sharks XV vs Stormers XXIII

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jannes Potgieter bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

79'
Penalty Goal

Jean Smith has kicked a penalty goal.

72'
Conversion

The Western Province supporters go wild as Ronald Brown successfully kicks the conversion.

67'
Try

Western Province are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Brendan Venter touching down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Brendan Venter goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Markus goes through the gap.

66'

Western Province make a substitution with Ronald Brown coming on.

65'

Western Province make a substitution with Kyle Smith coming off.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Corne Rahl coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Tristan Leyds goes through the gap.

64'

Western Province sub Asad Moos comes onto the field.

63'

Ezekiel Ngobeni departs for Western Province.

63'

Sharks XV sub Jannes Potgieter comes onto the field.

62'

Tinotenda Mavesere departs for Sharks XV.

62'
Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Jean Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

62'
Try

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

61'

Western Province sub Brendan Venter comes onto the field.

60'

Gino Cupido departs for Western Province.

60'

Western Province sub De Wet Marais comes onto the field.

60'

Paul de Villiers departs for Western Province.

60'

Western Province sub Luca Bakkes comes onto the field.

60'

Scarra Ntubeni departs for Western Province.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Tinotenda Mavesere goes through the gap.

60'

Mawande Mdanda comes on for Sharks XV.

59'

Lee-Marvin Mazibuko leaves the field.

59'

Willem van der Hever comes on for Sharks XV.

59'

Liam van Wyk leaves the field.

59'

Phiwayinkosi Kubheka comes on for Sharks XV.

59'

Phatu Ganyane leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Tristan Leyds as they get over the gainline!

57'

Frederick Marx comes on for Sharks XV.

56'

Hakeem Kunene leaves the field.

56'

Jean Smith steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

56'

What a run here by Diego Appollis as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Tinotenda Mavesere as they get over the gainline!

54'

Herman Lubbe comes on.

51'

Zachary Porthen comes off.

51'

Phikolomzi Sobahle makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Diego Appollis makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'
Conversion

Jean Smith adds the two points for Sharks XV.

44'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Lee-Marvin Mazibuko dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Western Province make a substitution with Enos Ndiao coming on.

41'

Western Province make a substitution with Gary Porter coming off.

41'

Western Province make a substitution with Oliver Reid coming on.

40'

Western Province make a substitution with Cabous Eloff coming off.

40'

Sharks XV sub Bradley Davids comes onto the field.

40'

Ceano Everson 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'
Conversion

Jean Smith adds the two points for Sharks XV.

41'
Try

A clever kick there by Sharks XV allows Jaco Williams to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Jaco Williams being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Jean Smith played a key part in that try.

40'

Sharks XV go for goal with Jean Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Phikolomzi Sobahle scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Phikolomzi Sobahle breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Nick Hatton breaches the defence.

29'

Corne Rahl comes on.

26'

Coetzee Le Roux comes off.

26'
Conversion

Kyle Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Ezekiel Ngobeni scores from close range.

25'
Conversion

Kyle Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'
Try

Western Province are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Paul de Villiers picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Albie Bester coming on.

15'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Marnus Potgieter coming off.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Jaco Williams took full advantage.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Jared Africa goes through the gap.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Sharks XV v Stormers XXIII
Sharks XV v Stormers XXIII
Currie Cup
Round 5
Fri 22nd August 2025, 10:10am PDT
Fri 22nd August 2025, 10:10am PDT
Hollywoodbets Kings Park
Hollywoodbets Kings Park
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Robbie Jenkinson

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +8
Sharks XV
Stormers XXIII
Sharks XV
Time in lead
Stormers XXIII
38
Mins in lead
24
47%
% Of Game In Lead
30%
46%
Possession Last 10 min
54%
3
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Smith
29 - 21
72'
Brown
67'
26 - 21
Venter
66'
26 - 19
Smith
26 - 14
62'
Hlekani
24 - 14
61'
Smith
19 - 14
44'
Mazibuko
17 - 14
43'
Half Time
Smith
12 - 14
41'
Williams
10 - 14
40'
Sobahle
5 - 14
29'
Smith
26'
0 - 14
Ngobeni
25'
0 - 12
Smith
21'
0 - 7
de Villiers
20'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Sharks XV
56%
Draw
1%
Stormers XXIII
43%
Penalties Conceded by Tristan Leyds

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.2
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.1
10
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
42%
47%
3-6 secs
31%
33%
6+ secs
28%
20%
77
Rucks Won
89

Last 5 Penalties

69'
71'
76'
77'
79'
Sharks XV
Stormers XXIII

Sharks XV vs Stormers XXIII Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Sharks XV face off against Stormers XXIII in Currie Cup Round 5 on Fri 22nd August 2025 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:10. In South Africa it’s at 19:10 SAST on SuperSport, 05:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 03:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 10:10 EST on Flo Rugby 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 1 place in the league table with Stormers XXIII in 7th and Sharks XV in 8th 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.

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