Western Province

44 - 5

Full Time

Sharks XV

Sharks XV vs Western Province

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

85'

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

84'

Yellow Card

Jarrod Taylor (Western Province) is shown a yellow card

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Sharks XV is finished off by Marnus Potgieter

82'

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

82'

Curwin Bosch sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Corne Rahl bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

75'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Kerron van Vuuren getting some game time.

70'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Dameon Venter being replaced.

70'

Jurie Matthee curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Western Province results in a try for Jarrod Taylor

68'

That's a great try assist by Clayton Blommetjies.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Clayton Blommetjies took full advantage.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Nick Hatton coming on.

65'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Sikhumbuzo Notshe coming off.

65'

Sharks XV sub Nevaldo Fleurs comes onto the field.

63'

Thaakir Abrahams departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Carlu Sadie comes on for Sharks XV.

58'

Hanru Jacobs leaves the field.

58'

Tiaan Fourie comes on for Sharks XV.

58'

Cameron Wright leaves the field.

58'

Luke Burger comes on for Western Province.

58'

Leolin Zas leaves the field.

58'

Louw Nel comes on for Western Province.

55'

Hacjivah Dayimani leaves the field.

55'

Jarrod Taylor comes on for Western Province.

55'

Marcel Theunissen leaves the field.

55'

Connor Evans comes on for Western Province.

55'

Willie Engelbrecht leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jurie Matthee kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Western Province results in a try for Ruben van Heerden.

54'

That's a great try assist by Ruhan Nel.

53'

What a run here by Leolin Zas as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Rohan Janse van Rensburg as they get over the gainline!

51'

Lee-Marvin Mazibuko comes on.

50'

Neethling Fouche comes off.

50'

Scarra Ntubeni comes on.

50'

Andre-Hugo Venter comes off.

50'

Leon Lyons comes on.

50'

Alistair Vermaak comes off.

50'

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

46'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Paul de Wet getting some game time.

45'

Western Province decide to make a substitution, with Godlen Masimla being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Jurie Matthee adds the two points for Western Province.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Western Province leads to a try for Hacjivah Dayimani.

44'

Spellbinding play by Andre-Hugo Venter is finished off with a try.

44'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Celimpilo Gumede coming on.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Thembelani Bholi coming off.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Corne Rahl coming on.

40'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hyron Andrews coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Sharks XV sub Dameon Venter comes onto the field.

38'

Kerron van Vuuren departs for Sharks XV.

38'

Sharks XV sub Hanru Jacobs comes onto the field.

38'

Carlu Sadie departs for Sharks XV.

38'

Sharks XV sub Dian Bleuler comes onto the field.

38'

Khwezi Mona departs for Sharks XV.

38'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jurie Matthee will have to re-adjust the radar.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Hacjivah Dayimani as they score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Western Province has led to Hacjivah Dayimani being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Willie Engelbrecht.

36'

Fabulous play by Western Province has led to Mnombo Zwelendaba being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Marnus Potgieter being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Western Province has led to Mnombo Zwelendaba being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Gerbrandt Grobler being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Jurie Matthee makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Marcel Theunissen scores from close range.

25'

Conversion

Jurie Matthee converts the try.

16'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ben-Jason Dixon leads to a try for Western Province

15'

Penalty Goal

Jurie Matthee makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ruhan Nel took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Jurie Matthee has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Western Province v Sharks XV 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 10th June 2023, 08:05am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Western Province win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

97%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Taylor

44 - 5

82'

Potgieter

82'

44 - 5

Taylor

44 - 0

68'

Matthee

39 - 0

55'

van Heerden

37 - 0

54'

Matthee

32 - 0

45'

Dayimani

30 - 0

44'

Half Time

Dayimani

25 - 0

36'

Matthee

20 - 0

27'

Theunissen

18 - 0

25'

Matthee

13 - 0

16'

Dixon

11 - 0

15'

Matthee

6 - 0

11'

Matthee

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Western Province

Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Western Province

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

51%

3-6 secs

18%

32%

6+ secs

25%

14%

Rucks Won

147

Western Province vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Western Province face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 14 on Sat 10th June 2023 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST, 03:05 NZST in New Zealand, 01:05 AEST in Australia and 08:05 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 Sharks XV in 2nd and Western Province in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Western Province vs Sharks XV Squads

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