Sharks 25 - 22 Lions

Full time

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.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

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

Kickoff
4'

Try

Grant Williams · Sharks

5 - 0
7'

Try

Tapiwa Mafura · Lions

5 - 5
8'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard · Lions

5 - 7
32'

Substitution

Franco Marais on for PJ Botha · Lions
34'

Try

Siya Kolisi · Sharks

10 - 7
35'

Conversion

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

12 - 7
40'

Substitution

Corne Rahl on for Emile van Heerden · Sharks
Halftime 12 - 7
Second Half
44'

Substitution

WJ Steenkamp on for Jarod Cairns · Lions
46'

Try

Siya Kolisi · Sharks

17 - 7
47'

Substitution

Morgan Naude on for Juan Schoeman · Lions
47'

Substitution

Rynhardt Jonker on for Marius Louw · Lions
48'

Substitution

Ntuthuko Mchunu on for Ox Nche · Sharks
48'

Substitution

Fez Mbatha on for Bongi Mbonambi · Sharks
48'

Substitution

Hanro Jacobs on for Vincent Koch · Sharks
49'

Try

Richard Kriel · Lions

17 - 12
51'

Substitution

Hakeem Kunene on for Ethan Hooker · Sharks
56'

Penalty

Gianni Lombard · Lions

17 - 15
56'

Substitution

James Venter on for Siya Kolisi · Sharks
56'

Substitution

Nick Hatton on for Jeandre Labuschagne · Sharks
60'

Substitution

Ethan Hooker on for Hakeem Kunene · Sharks
63'

Substitution

Jaden Hendrikse on for Jurenzo Julius · Sharks
64'

Try

Franco Marais · Lions

17 - 20
65'

Conversion

Gianni Lombard · Lions

17 - 22
65'

Substitution

Izan Esterhuizen on for Sibabalo Qoma · Lions
65'

Substitution

Conraad van Vuuren on for Asenathi Ntlabakanye · Lions
68'

Try

Nick Hatton · Sharks

22 - 22
69'

Yellow Card

Yaw Penxe · Sharks
75'

Penalty

Jordan Hendrikse · Sharks

25 - 22
75'

Substitution

Ruan Delport on for Darrien-Lane Landsberg · Lions
76'

Substitution

Nico Steyn on for Morne van den Berg · Lions
79'

Yellow Card Complete

Yaw Penxe · Sharks
Fulltime 25 - 22

Player ratings

Sharks

15 Henry Immelman 6.6
14 Yaw Penxe 5.2
13 Jurenzo Julius 6.7
12 Francois Venter 6.5
11 Ethan Hooker 6.3
10 Jordan Hendrikse 7.1
9 Grant Williams 7.8
1 Ox Nche 6.9
2 Bongi Mbonambi 6.3
3 Vincent Koch 6.4
4 Jason Jenkins 7.1
5 Emile van Heerden 6.5
6 Phepsi Buthelezi 7.3
7 Jeandre Labuschagne 6.4
8 Siya Kolisi 8.0
16 Fez Mbatha 6.4
17 Ntuthuko Mchunu 6.7
18 Hanro Jacobs 6.2
19 Corne Rahl 6.5
20 James Venter 6.2
21 Nick Hatton 6.6
22 Jaden Hendrikse 6.3
23 Hakeem Kunene –

Lions

15 Tapiwa Mafura 8.2
14 Richard Kriel 6.6
13 Manuel Rass 6.7
12 Marius Louw 5.8
11 Edwill van der Merwe 6.3
10 Gianni Lombard 6.2
9 Morne van den Berg 6.8
1 Juan Schoeman 5.5
2 PJ Botha 5.8
3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye 6.1
4 Ruben Schoeman 6.8
5 Darrien-Lane Landsberg 5.7
6 Jarod Cairns 6.6
7 Sibabalo Qoma 6.6
8 Francke Horn 6.7
16 Franco Marais 7.7
17 Morgan Naude 6.5
18 Conraad van Vuuren 5.5
19 Ruan Delport –
20 Izan Esterhuizen 5.9
21 Nico Steyn –
22 WJ Steenkamp 5.1
23 Rynhardt Jonker 5.8