Sharks 25 - 22 Lions

● full_time 80 minutes

08 Mar 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

Hollywoodbets Kings Park

The Sharks secured a narrow 25-22 victory over the Lions in a closely contested match. Grant Williams opened the scoring for the Sharks with an early try, followed quickly by a response from the Lions' Mafura. Siya Kolisi's powerful performance was highlighted by two tries, showcasing his leadership and skill. The Lions fought back with tries from Kriel and Marais, keeping the pressure on the home side. Gianni Lombard's kicking kept the Lions within striking distance, converting critical opportunities. The Sharks managed to hold on despite a yellow card for Yaw Penxe late in the game. Ultimately, the Sharks' resilient defense and Kolisi's standout performance earned them the win at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.

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Temperature: 30.9°C (Feels like 32.1°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 20.7 km/h, gusting to 41.5 km/h Humidity: 67% Cloud Cover: 6%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
4' try Grant Williams
7' try Tapiwa Mafura
8' conversion Gianni Lombard
32' substitution PJ Botha
34' try Siya Kolisi
35' conversion Jordan Hendrikse
40' substitution Emile van Heerden
40' half_time
40' second_half
44' substitution Jarod Cairns
46' try Siya Kolisi
47' substitution Juan Schoeman
47' substitution Marius Louw
48' substitution Ox Nche
48' substitution Bongi Mbonambi
48' substitution Vincent Koch
49' try Richard Kriel
51' substitution Ethan Hooker
56' penalty Gianni Lombard
56' substitution Siya Kolisi
56' substitution Jeandre Labuschagne
60' substitution Hakeem Kunene
63' substitution Jurenzo Julius
64' try Franco Marais
65' conversion Gianni Lombard
65' substitution Sibabalo Qoma
65' substitution Asenathi Ntlabakanye
68' try Nick Hatton
69' yellow_card Yaw Penxe
75' penalty Jordan Hendrikse
75' substitution Darrien-Lane Landsberg
76' substitution Morne van den Berg
79' yellow_card_complete Yaw Penxe
80' full_time