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20 - 24
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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reinhardt Ludwig bursts through to advance the Blue Bulls attack.

76'

Ockie Barnard comes on.

75'

Athenkosi Khethani comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Wandisile Simelane took full advantage.

74'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Jacques van Rooyen getting some game time.

73'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Simphiwe Matanzima being replaced.

73'
Conversion

The Sharks XV supporters go wild as Lionel Cronje successfully kicks the conversion.

68'
Try

A series of passes by Sharks XV results in a try for Zee Mkhabela

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Zee Mkhabela took full advantage.

67'

Yaw Penxe sets up the try.

67'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Phumzile Maqondwana coming on.

66'

Blue Bulls make a substitution with Cameron Hanekom coming off.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Zee Mkhabela coming on.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Josh Jonas coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Chris Barend Smit goes through the gap.

64'

Sharks XV sub Athenkosi Khethani comes onto the field.

63'

Tinotenda Mavesere departs for Sharks XV.

63'

Blue Bulls sub Bernard van der Linde comes onto the field.

62'

Sibongile Novuka departs for Blue Bulls.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Cornal Hendricks goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Zak Burger goes through the gap.

62'

Lionel Cronje comes on for Sharks XV.

59'

Fred Zeilinga leaves the field.

59'

Morne Steyn has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Sibongile Novuka from scoring as they record the try for Blue Bulls.

58'

What a run here by Sibongile Novuka as they get over the gainline!

57'

Zak Burger played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Jan-Hendrik Wessels as they get over the gainline!

55'
Penalty Goal

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

53'

WJ Steenkamp comes on.

52'

Nizaam Carr comes off.

52'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Robert Hunt getting some game time.

48'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Sebastian Lombard being replaced.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Fourie getting some game time.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Davids being replaced.

48'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Celimpilo Gumede getting some game time.

47'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Ockie Barnard being replaced.

47'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Cornal Hendricks getting some game time.

46'

Blue Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Franco Knoetze being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Fred Zeilinga adds the two points for Sharks XV.

46'
Try

Nobody was going to stop Phikolomzi Sobahle from scoring that try!

45'

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

45'

Spellbinding play by Nevaldo Fleurs is finished off with a try.

45'

The second half kicks off.

39'

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

39'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Tinotenda Mavesere being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Sharks XV sub Khutha Mchunu comes onto the field.

38'

Hanru Jacobs departs for Sharks XV.

38'

Sharks XV sub Khwezi Mona comes onto the field.

38'

Dian Bleuler departs for Sharks XV.

38'

Sharks XV sub Fez Mbatha comes onto the field.

38'

Dan Jooste departs for Sharks XV.

38'
Conversion

Morne Steyn does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'
Try

Incisive passing by Blue Bulls is finished off by Sibongile Novuka, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Franco Knoetze.

37'

Fabulous play by Blue Bulls has led to Simphiwe Matanzima being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'
Yellow Card

James Venter (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

35'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Ockie Barnard being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Blue Bulls go for goal with Morne Steyn taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Jan-Hendrik Wessels scores from close range.

32'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes on for Blue Bulls.

30'

Tiaan Lange leaves the field.

30'

Tiaan Lange comes on.

28'

Jan-Hendrik Wessels comes off.

28'

Trouble here as Yaw Penxe breaches the defence.

27'

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

24'
Conversion

Morne Steyn converts the try.

15'
Try

A series of passes by Blue Bulls results in a try for Sibongile Novuka

14'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Hanekom is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Hanekom took full advantage.

14'
Penalty Goal

Fred Zeilinga makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Nizaam Carr goes through the gap.

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Sibongile Novuka goes through the gap.

4'

The defensive line has been broken as Phikolomzi Sobahle goes through the gap.

2'

Morne Steyn steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Blue Bulls v Sharks XV

Currie Cup - Round 6
Fri 14th April 2023, 09:30am EDT
Hollywoodbets Kings Park

Points Flow Chart

Blue Bulls win +4
Sharks XV
Blue Bulls
Sharks XV
Time in lead
Blue Bulls
2
Mins in lead
68
3%
% Of Game In Lead
86%
49%
Possession Last 10 min
51%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Cronje
20 - 24
68'
Mkhabela
18 - 24
67'
Novuka
58'
13 - 24
Zeilinga
13 - 19
53'
Zeilinga
10 - 19
46'
Sobahle
8 - 19
45'
Half Time
Steyn
38'
3 - 19
Novuka
37'
3 - 17
Venter
3 - 12
35'
Wessels
32'
3 - 12
Steyn
15'
3 - 7
Novuka
14'
3 - 5
Zeilinga
3 - 0
12'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.6
12
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2
12
Entries

Attack Profile

Sharks XV
Blue Bulls
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Defence Profile

Sharks XV
Blue Bulls
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
53%
56%
3-6 secs
30%
29%
6+ secs
10%
11%
116
Rucks Won
64

Other Fixtures

37 - 23
FT
39 - 19
FT
52 - 17
FT
28 - 24
FT
22 - 30
FT
30 - 3
FT
41 - 9
FT
12 - 45
FT
29 - 37
FT
11 - 29
FT
27 - 13
FT
14 - 15
FT
59 - 14
FT
40 - 24
FT

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