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22 - 35
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Golden Lions vs Sharks XV

Events
Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'
Yellow Card

Scott Nel (Sharks XV) is shown a yellow card

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ruhan Straeuli bursts through to advance the Golden Lions attack.

76'
Conversion

Sam Francis has kicked a conversion.

74'
Try

A series of passes by Golden Lions results in a try for Layton Horn

74'

Renzo Du Plessis played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Renzo Du Plessis took full advantage.

74'

Sam Francis curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Renzo Du Plessis places the ball down for the try.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Rynhardt Jonker took full advantage.

69'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Scott Nel coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Yaw Penxe coming off.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hennie Sieberhagen coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Reniel Hugo coming off.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Bryce Calvert coming on.

68'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Dan Jooste coming off.

68'
Conversion

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

68'
Try

The kick through from Sharks XV has allowed Yaw Penxe to touch down.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Yaw Penxe took full advantage.

67'

Lionel Cronje sets up the try.

67'
Penalty Goal

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

65'

Sharks XV sub Tinotenda Mavesere comes onto the field.

64'

Siya Ningiza departs for Sharks XV.

64'

Golden Lions sub Etienne Oosthuizen comes onto the field.

64'

Ruben Schoeman departs for Golden Lions.

64'

Sharks XV sub Eduan Keyter comes onto the field.

64'

Jaco Williams departs for Sharks XV.

64'

Golden Lions sub Luca Ribbens comes onto the field.

64'

Ruan Venter departs for Golden Lions.

64'

Lionel Cronje curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'
Try

A stunning solo try from Jurenzo Julius

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Jurenzo Julius goes through the gap.

62'

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

58'

Tian Meyer comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Bradley Davids leaves the field.

57'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Braam Reyneke leaves the field.

57'

Renzo Du Plessis comes on for Golden Lions.

55'

Jarod Cairns leaves the field.

55'

RF Schoeman comes on for Golden Lions.

55'

Conraad van Vuuren leaves the field.

55'
Conversion

Sam Francis adds the two points for Golden Lions.

47'
Try

Slick passing by Golden Lions leads to a try for Morne Brandon.

46'

Spellbinding play by Layton Horn is finished off with a try.

46'

Layton Horn makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Ruhan Straeuli makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Zander du Plessis coming on.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Manuel Rass coming off.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with SJ Kotze coming on.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morgan Naude coming off.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Morne Brandon coming on.

44'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Jaco Visagie coming off.

44'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Kabous Bezuidenhout coming on.

43'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Mawande Mdanda coming off.

43'
Red Card

Ruben Schoeman (Golden Lions) is shown the red card

42'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Layton Horn coming on.

42'

Golden Lions make a substitution with Nico Steyn coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Drop Goal

Lionel Cronje adds the three points for Sharks XV.

38'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Yaw Penxe being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Sharks XV has led to Nick Hatton being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'
Conversion

Lionel Cronje does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Reniel Hugo scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Reniel Hugo breaches the defence.

29'
Conversion

Lionel Cronje makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'
Try

Jurenzo Julius goes on their own for a try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jurenzo Julius bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Bradley Davids.

22'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Sam Francis as it drops short of the posts.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Kelly Mpeku took full advantage.

16'
Penalty Goal

Sam Francis makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Gianni Lombard took full advantage.

10'
Penalty Goal

Lionel Cronje kicks the penalty.

9'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Golden Lions v Sharks XV
Currie Cup - Round 4
Sat 27th July 2024, 08:00am CDT
Emirates Airline Park

Points Flow Chart

Sharks XV win +13
Golden Lions
Sharks XV
Golden Lions
Time in lead
Sharks XV
0
Mins in lead
62
0%
% Of Game In Lead
78%
73%
Possession Last 10 min
27%
12
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Nel
76'
22 - 35
Francis
22 - 35
74'
Horn
20 - 35
74'
Du Plessis
15 - 35
70'
Cronje
68'
10 - 35
Penxe
67'
10 - 33
Cronje
65'
10 - 28
Julius
62'
10 - 25
Francis
10 - 20
47'
Brandon
8 - 20
46'
Schoeman
3 - 20
42'
Half Time
Cronje
38'
3 - 20
Cronje
30'
3 - 17
Hugo
29'
3 - 15
Cronje
23'
3 - 10
Julius
22'
3 - 8
Francis
3 - 3
11'
Cronje
9'
0 - 3
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.7
4
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.9
11
Entries

Attack Profile

Golden Lions
Sharks XV
More Less More
4
22m Entries
11
4.75
22m Conversion
2.91
7
Line Breaks
7
111
Carries
82
36
Kicks
43
279
Post Contact Meters
231

Defence Profile

Golden Lions
Sharks XV
More Less More
4
Dominant Tackles
4
80
Tackles Made
119
19
Tackles Missed
16
3
Turnovers Won
1
1
Tackle Turnover
0
13
Tackle Offload Allowed
15

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
44%
61%
3-6 secs
32%
25%
6+ secs
19%
8%
82
Rucks Won
54

Last 5 Penalties

65'
66'
69'
75'
76'
Golden Lions
Sharks XV

Other Fixtures

28 - 26
FT

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