An exciting end to an excellent display of Rugby. Sharks pushed to the very end to try and claim the win, but were unable to find a final chance to steal the win. Stormers were excellent on the defence, but found themselves under pressure towards the end, resulting in two late yellow cards, but fortunately for their fans, they were able to hold out to the win.
PENALTY, STORMERS, LIBBOK! 29-23: Stormers with a massive decision, gives them the chance to claim a well deserved win.
Five meter scrum to the Stormers after the home side forces the Sharks into a tricky situation behind their try line.
Stormers with a golden try scoring opportunity gets undone, due to an unfortunate handling error, right on the try line.
Massive scrum to the Sharks, right at their 22 gives them a chance to look for territory, but Bosch misplaces the kick and awards the line out to the Stormers, just inside the Sharks 22.
Bosch is unable to complete the conversion to put pressure on the Stormers.
YELLOW CARD, STORMERS, SENATLA! 26-23: the Stormers will be feeling the pressure now, and will find themselves ending the match with two less players.
TRY, SHARKS, WILLIAMS 26-23: A darting run from the number eight, as he carves through the Stormers defence to put Sharks in a dangerous position.
YELLOW CARD, STORMERS,SANDI! 26-16: a massive error from the number 18 puts the Stormers in a tricky situation towards the end of the match.
Sharks are given a chance to create an attacking chance after being awarded a line out just ahead of their 22.
The Stormers with a lighting fast attack but are unable to claim a try after a handling error. Sharks take a defensive scrum, and manage to clear their lines.
CONVERSION, SHARKS, BOSCH! 26-16: a well taken kick from the number 10 sees the Sharks in touching distance of the Stormers.
TRY, SHARKS,VAN RENSBURG! 26-16: A dominating try from the Sharks as they look to get themselves back into the game.
Sharks are able to deal with a powerful Stormers maul to claim an important scrum, just in front of their try line.
Libbok finds touch on the right side of the pitch to claim a line out, just in front the Sharks 22.
Penalty on the centre spot for the Stormers after a fight broke out after Penxe's try.
Bosch is unable to complete the conversion as the ball goes wide of the posts.
TRY, SHARKS,PENXE! 26-11: A well taken try from the Sharks after a dominating scrum at the half way line, gives the Sharks a a chance to split the Stormers defence and claim the points.
CONVERSION, STORMERS, LIBBOK! 26-6: A well taken kick from the number 10 sees Stormers extend their lead.
TRY, STOMERS, BLOMMETJIES,! 24-6: Stormers manage to improvise to claim a well deserved try from the number 15.
SUBSTITUTION, STORMERS, JANTJIES on for DE WET.
Sharks with a great piece of defence stops a deadly attack from the Stormers, but unfortunately concede a scrum after a knock on.
Stormers awarded a chance to gain territory after Sharks collapse the scrum at the halfway line.
Stormers are able to clear their lines as Libbok finds touch at the halfway line to claim a line out.
Stormers claim a scrum just outside of their 22, as they look to clear their lines.
Sharks are awarded a penalty, and kick into touch to claim a line out just in front of the Stormers try line.
Stormers scrum just inside the the Sharks half.
SUBSTITUTION, SHARKS, FASSI makes way for PENXE.A painful day for the number 11 as he leaves the field in pain.
Stormers deal with a Sharks attack, and are forced to clear their lines and concede a line out at the Sharks 22.
High tackle on BLOMMETJIES sees the Stormers claim a line out at the Sharks 22.
Early penalty for the Stormers, after an offside move from the Sharks.
Libbok gets the derby back underway.
Stormers lead at halftime after a dominating display from the home side. The Sharks have struggled to find a try scoring opportunity, with the Stormers powerful defence.
Stormers have a line out just short of the Sharks 22.
Libbok attempts a cross kick, but concede a line out due to an unfortunate bounce.
Libbok kicks into touch to claim a Stormers line out, after being awarded a penalty.
The Stormers take a defensive scrum after stopping a deadly Sharks attack.
CONVERSION, STORMERS, LIBBOK! 19-6: the Stormers claim all seven points to push themselves further ahead.
TRY, STOMERS,BLOMMETJIES! 17-6: After a dominating scrum by the Stormers the home side are able to split the Sharks defence to widen the gap.
Stormers with an attacking scrum, just in front of the Sharks try line, as they look to maximise on the penalty.
Libbok attempts a penalty from the halfway, but unfortunate for the Stormers the kick is just too short.
Stormers create a massive counter attack after a line out just inside their half.
Sharks are unable to capture any points after a dynamic attack, but are awarded a chance to kick into touch.
CONVERSION, STORMERS, LIBBOK! 12-6: A well taken kick pushes the Stormers further ahead.
TRY, STOMERS,DIXON! 10-6: A misplaced kick from the Sharks sees the Stormers punish them for their error.
PENALTY, SHARKS, BOSCH! 5-6: a well taken kick from the number 10 puts Sharks back in the driving seat.
Attacking line out to the Sharks as they look to push the Stormers.
TRY, STOMERS,FEINBERG-MNGOMEZULU! 5-3: Stormers are able to capitalise on a brilliant display of speed and strength to get the home side back in contention. Unfortunately for the Stormers the kick goes wide.
Stormers with an attacking line out, just in front of the Sharks try line.
Stormers' scrum at the 50 meter after foul play in the line out.
Sharks reclaim possession after a forward pass by the Stormers. Sharks to take a scrum just inside their half.
PENALTY, SHARKS, BOSCH! 0-3: A well taken kick from the right side sees the Sharks take the lead in the derby.
Sharks are awarded a penalty after misconduct in the ruck from the Stormers.
Sharks are able to deal with a dangerous attack from the Stormers, right in front of their try line.
Stormers fail to maximize on an explosive chance due to a handling error.
Stormers are awarded chance to kick into touch, after a Sharks error.
Stormers with an early clearance to help ease the pressure, but concede the line out at the halfway line.
Bosch gets the derby underway.
The Referee for today’s game is South African AJ Jacobs, who will be assisted by fellow South Africans Marius van der Westhuizen and Cwengile Jadezweni. The TMO for today’s fixture is Marius Jonker from South Africa.
Cell C Sharks: 1. Dian Bleuler, 2.Fez Mbatha, 3. Hanro Jacobs, 4. Emile van Heerden, 5. Gerbrandt Grobler, 6. Henco Venter, 7. Vincent Tshituka, 8. Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 9. Grant Williams, 10. Curwin Bosch (c), 11. Aphelele Fassi, 12. Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 13. Marnus Potgieter, 14. Werner Kok, 15. Boeta Chamberlain. Replacements:16.Kerron van Vuuren, 17. Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18. Carlü Sadie, 19. Jeandre Labuschagne, 20. James Venter, 21. Phepsi Buthelezi, 22. Cameron Wright, 23. Yaw Penxe
Stormers: l. Ali Vermaak, 2. Joseph Dweba, 3. Neethling Fouche, 4. Ernst van Rhyn, 5. Ruben van Heerden, 6. Deon Fourie (C), 7. Ben-Jason Dixon, 8. Marcel Theunissen, 9. Paul de Wet, 10. Manie Libbok, 11. Seabelo Senatla, 12. Dan du Plessis, 13. Ruhan Nel, 14. Angelo Davids, 15. Clayton Blommetjies. Replacements: 16. JJ Kotze, 17. Brok Harris, 18. Sazi Sandi, 19. Connor Evans, 20. Willie Engelbrecht, 21. Herschel Jantjies, 22. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 23. Suleiman Hartzenberg
The Sharks have been struggling to find stability, having only won two out of their last five matches. The Sharks will be desperate to sink their teeth into this game after coming off of a narrow loss against Ulster, which ended 24-31. This puts the side in an unsure position for the game; but does not put them down and out, as they will be hunting for a win over the Stormers.
The Stormers have been on a brilliant winning rate, having won four out of their last five games. The Stormers will be in high spirits after a narrow win against the Bulls, which ended 19-23. This puts the side in great contention for the fixture, with the home side brewing up a powerful storm to face the Sharks.
The Sharks sit in seventh place, behind the Bulls who are only one point ahead of the Sharks who have a five-point lead on Connacht. The Sharks will be looking for revenge against the Stormers, after taking a huge loss at home against them.
The Stormers sit in second place, behind Leinster who are 12 points ahead of the Stormers who have a five-point lead on Ulster. The Stormers will be coming into this game with high hopes for a win after defeating the Sharks 19-46 the last time they faced each other.
Good afternoon, and Welcome to our live coverage of the United Rugby Championship battle between the Sharks and Stormers, at the Cape Town stadium, in Cape Town, South Africa.
