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Saturday 9 May 2026
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
Tries
Litelihle Bester 79'
Jurenzo Julius 61'; 58'; 20'
Andre Esterhuizen 42'
Edwill van der Merwe 39'; 10'
Siya Kolisi 26'
Cristiano Tizzano 77'
Conversions
Jean Smith 62'; 59'
Bradley Davids 43'
Alessandro Garbisi 78'
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Timeline
End of Second Half
81'
Litelihle Bester
Try
79'
Alessandro Garbisi
Conversion
78'
Cristiano Tizzano
Try
77'
Lorenzo Cannone
Out: Corne Rahl
76'
Jason Jenkins
Out: Emile van Heerden
70'
Alessandro Izekor
Out: Lorenzo Cannone
66'
Ross Braude
Out: Bradley Davids
62'
Jean Smith
Conversion
62'
Jurenzo Julius
Try
61'
Matt Romao
Out: Siya Kolisi
59'
Jean Smith
Conversion
59'
Jurenzo Julius
Try
58'
Cristiano Tizzano
Out: Jacob Umaga
57'
Federico Ruzza
Out: Niccolo Cannone
56'
Jean Smith
Out: Zekhethelo Siyaya
55'
Corne Rahl
Out: Jason Jenkins
55'
Hanro Jacobs
Out: Vincent Koch
55'
Fez Mbatha
Out: Eduan Swart
55'
Phatu Ganyane
Out: Ox Nche
55'
Nicholas Gasperini
Out: Bautista Bernasconi
51'
Mattia Midena
Out: Alessandro Izekor
51'
So'otala Fa'aso'o
Out: Giulio Marini
50'
Ivan Nemer
Out: Destiny Aminu
44'
Tiziano Pasquali
Out: Marcos Gallorini
44'
Bradley Davids
Conversion
43'
Andre Esterhuizen
Try
42'
Federico Zanandrea
Out: Tommaso Menoncello
40'
Start of Second Half
40'
End of First Half
40'
Edwill van der Merwe
Try
39'
Ignacio Mendy
Out: Nicholas Gasperini
37'
Litelihle Bester
Out: Makazole Mapimpi
36'
Jacob Umaga
Red Card
36'
Nicholas Gasperini
Out: Ignacio Mendy
35'
Makazole Mapimpi
Out: Litelihle Bester
27'
Siya Kolisi
Try
26'
Litelihle Bester
Out: Makazole Mapimpi
25'
Bautista Bernasconi
Yellow Card
24'
Jurenzo Julius
Try
20'
Edwill van der Merwe
Try
10'
Start of First Half
0'
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Top Stats
Tries
8
1
Conversions
3
1
Penalties
0
0
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Top Performers
Ball Carries
AE
A. Esterhuizen
Ball Carries: 15
Tackles
LM
L. Marin
Tackles: 9
Points
JJ
J. Julius
Points: 15
Insights
United Rugby Championship
Points per match
2418
Tries per match
42
Penalties Conceded per match
109
Match Information
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
Saturday 9 May 2026
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
Tries
Litelihle Bester 79'
Jurenzo Julius 61'; 58'; 20'
Andre Esterhuizen 42'
Edwill van der Merwe 39'; 10'
Siya Kolisi 26'
Cristiano Tizzano 77'
Conversions
Jean Smith 62'; 59'
Bradley Davids 43'
Alessandro Garbisi 78'
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Timeline
End of Second Half
81'
Litelihle Bester
Try
79'
Alessandro Garbisi
Conversion
78'
Cristiano Tizzano
Try
77'
Lorenzo Cannone
Out: Corne Rahl
76'
Jason Jenkins
Out: Emile van Heerden
70'
Alessandro Izekor
Out: Lorenzo Cannone
66'
Ross Braude
Out: Bradley Davids
62'
Jean Smith
Conversion
62'
Jurenzo Julius
Try
61'
Matt Romao
Out: Siya Kolisi
59'
Jean Smith
Conversion
59'
Jurenzo Julius
Try
58'
Cristiano Tizzano
Out: Jacob Umaga
57'
Federico Ruzza
Out: Niccolo Cannone
56'
Jean Smith
Out: Zekhethelo Siyaya
55'
Corne Rahl
Out: Jason Jenkins
55'
Hanro Jacobs
Out: Vincent Koch
55'
Fez Mbatha
Out: Eduan Swart
55'
Phatu Ganyane
Out: Ox Nche
55'
Nicholas Gasperini
Out: Bautista Bernasconi
51'
Mattia Midena
Out: Alessandro Izekor
51'
So'otala Fa'aso'o
Out: Giulio Marini
50'
Ivan Nemer
Out: Destiny Aminu
44'
Tiziano Pasquali
Out: Marcos Gallorini
44'
Bradley Davids
Conversion
43'
Andre Esterhuizen
Try
42'
Federico Zanandrea
Out: Tommaso Menoncello
40'
Start of Second Half
40'
End of First Half
40'
Edwill van der Merwe
Try
39'
Ignacio Mendy
Out: Nicholas Gasperini
37'
Litelihle Bester
Out: Makazole Mapimpi
36'
Jacob Umaga
Red Card
36'
Nicholas Gasperini
Out: Ignacio Mendy
35'
Makazole Mapimpi
Out: Litelihle Bester
27'
Siya Kolisi
Try
26'
Litelihle Bester
Out: Makazole Mapimpi
25'
Bautista Bernasconi
Yellow Card
24'
Jurenzo Julius
Try
20'
Edwill van der Merwe
Try
10'
Start of First Half
0'
Top Stats
Conversions
Conversions
Penalties
Penalties
Drop Goals
Drop Goals
Scrums
Scrums
Lineouts
Lineouts
Possession
Possession
Territory
Territory
Handling Errors
7
15
Passes
215
99
Offload
15
8
Metres Gained
785
269
Clean Breaks
16
6
Kicks From Hand
31
24
Tackles
68
130
Missed Tackles
14
29
Mauls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Penalties Conceded
7
13
Head to Head
Previous 4 meetings
2
2
Won
Won
Form Guide
Last 5 matches
SharksW
W
L
L
L
Benetton Rug...L
W
L
L
W
Form Guide
Last 5 matches
Line Up
1
ON
Ox Nche
2
ES
Eduan Swart
3
VK
Vincent Koch
4
JJ
Jason Jenkins
5
Ev
Emile van Heerden
6
SK
Siya Kolisi
7
ET
Emmanuel Tshituka
8
NH
Nick Hatton
9
BD
Bradley Davids
10
ZS
Zekethelo Siyaya
11
MM
Makazole Mapimpi
12
AE
Andre Esterhuizen
13
JJ
Jurenzo Julies
14
Ev
Edwill van der Merwe
15
JW
Jaco Williams
1
DA
Destiny Aminu
2
BB
Bautista Bernasconi
3
MG
Marcos Gallorini
4
NC
Niccolo Cannone
5
GM
Giulio Marini
6
RF
Riccardo Favretto
7
AI
Alessandro Izekor
8
LC
Lorenzo Cannone
9
AG
Alessandro Garbisi
10
JU
Jacob Umaga
11
IM
Ignacio Mendy
12
LM
Leonardo Marin
13
TM
Tommaso Menoncello
14
LL
Louis Lynagh
15
RS
Rhyno Smith
Substitutes
16
FM
Fez Mbatha
17
PG
Phatu Ganyane
18
HJ
Hanro Jacobs
19
CR
Corne Rahl
20
MR
Matt Romao
21
RB
Ross Braude
22
JS
Jean Smith
23
LB
Litelihle Bester
16
NG
Nicholas Gasperini
17
IN
Ivan Nemer
18
TP
Tiziano Pasquali
19
MM
Mattia Midena
20
SF
So'otala Fa'aso'o
21
FR
Federico Ruzza
22
CT
Cristiano Tizzano
23
FZ
Federico Zanandrea
Match Videos
Commentary
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81’
End of second half
It's all over! The referee Ben Breakspear has blown their whistle to end the game.
80’
Conversion
JS
Jean Smith
Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7
The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jean Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.
79’
Try
LB
Litelihle Bester
Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8
A wonderful passing move by Sharks is finished off by Litelihle Bester
79’
Clean break
LB
Litelihle Bester
Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8
This is dangerous for the defence as Litelihle Bester bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.
79’
Try assist
JW
Jaco Williams
Jersey Number 15 • Back 7
Spellbinding play by Jaco Williams is finished off with a try.
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78’
Conversion
AG
Alessandro Garbisi
Jersey Number 9 • Back 1
Alessandro Garbisi has kicked a conversion.
77’
Try
CT
Cristiano Tizzano
Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7
A wonderful passing move by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Cristiano Tizzano
77’
Try assist
FR
Federico Ruzza
Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6
Spellbinding play by Federico Ruzza is finished off with a try.
77’
Clean break
FR
Federico Ruzza
Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6
This is dangerous for the defence as Federico Ruzza bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.
77’
Clean break
NG
Nicholas Gasperini
Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1
This is dangerous for the defence as Nicholas Gasperini bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.
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76’
Clean break
IM
Ignacio Mendy
Jersey Number 11 • Back 3
This is dangerous for the defence as Ignacio Mendy bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.
75’
Clean break
LB
Litelihle Bester
Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8
This is dangerous for the defence as Litelihle Bester bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.
74’
Substitution off
CR
Corne Rahl
Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Corne Rahl being replaced.
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70’
Substitution on
JJ
Jason Jenkins
Jersey Number 4 • Forward 4
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jason Jenkins getting some game time.
70’
Substitution off
EH
Emile van Heerden
Jersey Number 5 • Forward 5
Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Emile van Heerden being replaced.
67’
Clean break
JJ
Jurenzo Julius
Jersey Number 13 • Back 5
A gap opened in the defence and Jurenzo Julius took full advantage.
66’
Substitution on
AI
Alessandro Izekor
Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7
Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Alessandro Izekor coming on.
66’
Substitution off
LC
Lorenzo Cannone
Jersey Number 8 • Forward 8
Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Lorenzo Cannone coming off.
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62’
Clean break
LB
Litelihle Bester
Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8
The defensive line has been broken as Litelihle Bester goes through the gap.
62’
Substitution on
RB
Ross Braude
Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6
Sharks sub Ross Braude comes onto the field.
62’
Conversion
JS
Jean Smith
Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7
The Sharks supporters go wild as Jean Smith successfully kicks the conversion.
61’
Try
JJ
Jurenzo Julius
Jersey Number 13 • Back 5
Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Jurenzo Julius
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61’
Clean break
JJ
Jurenzo Julius
Jersey Number 13 • Back 5
The defensive line has been broken as Jurenzo Julius goes through the gap.
61’
Try assist
AE
Andre Esterhuizen
Jersey Number 12 • Back 4
Spellbinding play by Andre Esterhuizen is finished off with a try.
59’
Conversion
JS
Jean Smith
Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7
The touch judges raise their flags as Jean Smith kicks the conversion.
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58’
Try
JJ
Jurenzo Julius
Jersey Number 13 • Back 5
A penetrating move by Sharks results in a try for Jurenzo Julius.
58’
Clean break
JJ
Jurenzo Julius
Jersey Number 13 • Back 5
What a run here by Jurenzo Julius as they get over the gainline!
58’
Try assist
AE
Andre Esterhuizen
Jersey Number 12 • Back 4
Andre Esterhuizen played a key part in that try.
57’
Clean break
MT
Manu Tshituka
Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7
What a run here by Manu Tshituka as they get over the gainline!
57’
Substitution on
CT
Cristiano Tizzano
Jersey Number 22 • Replacement 7
Cristiano Tizzano comes on for Benetton Rugby.
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56’
Substitution on
FR
Federico Ruzza
Jersey Number 21 • Replacement 6
Federico Ruzza comes on for Benetton Rugby.
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54’
Clean break
IM
Ignacio Mendy
Jersey Number 11 • Back 3
What a run here by Ignacio Mendy as they get over the gainline!
54’
Clean break
MM
Mattia Midena
Jersey Number 19 • Replacement 4
What a run here by Mattia Midena as they get over the gainline!
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44’
Substitution on
IN
Ivan Nemer
Jersey Number 17 • Replacement 2
Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Ivan Nemer coming on.
44’
Substitution off
DA
Destiny Aminu
Jersey Number 1 • Forward 1
Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Destiny Aminu coming off.
44’
Substitution on
TP
Tiziano Pasquali
Jersey Number 18 • Replacement 3
Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Tiziano Pasquali coming on.
44’
Substitution off
MG
Marcos Gallorini
Jersey Number 3 • Forward 3
Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Marcos Gallorini coming off.
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42’
Try
AE
Andre Esterhuizen
Jersey Number 12 • Back 4
Slick passing by Sharks leads to a try for Andre Esterhuizen.
41’
Clean break
LB
Litelihle Bester
Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8
Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Litelihle Bester being able to wriggle through a gap.
40’
Substitution on
FZ
Federico Zanandrea
Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8
Benetton Rugby sub Federico Zanandrea comes onto the field.
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40’
Substitution off
TM
Tommaso Menoncello
Jersey Number 13 • Back 5
Tommaso Menoncello departs for Benetton Rugby.
40’
Start of second half
The second half kicks off.
40’
End of first half
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
40’
Conversion
ZS
Zekhethelo Siyaya
Jersey Number 10 • Back 2
The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Zekhethelo Siyaya will have to re-adjust the radar.
39’
Try
EM
Edwill van der Merwe
Jersey Number 14 • Back 6
Incisive passing by Sharks is finished off by Edwill van der Merwe, as they goes over for the try.
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39’
Try assist
ZS
Zekhethelo Siyaya
Jersey Number 10 • Back 2
That's a great try assist by Zekhethelo Siyaya.
37’
Substitution on
IM
Ignacio Mendy
Jersey Number 11 • Back 3
Benetton Rugby sub Ignacio Mendy comes onto the field.
37’
Substitution off
NG
Nicholas Gasperini
Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1
Nicholas Gasperini departs for Benetton Rugby.
36’
Substitution on
LB
Litelihle Bester
Jersey Number 23 • Replacement 8
Sharks sub Litelihle Bester comes onto the field.
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36’
Clean break
MM
Makazole Mapimpi
Jersey Number 11 • Back 3
Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Makazole Mapimpi being able to wriggle through a gap.
35’
Substitution on
NG
Nicholas Gasperini
Jersey Number 16 • Replacement 1
Benetton Rugby sub Nicholas Gasperini comes onto the field.
35’
Substitution off
IM
Ignacio Mendy
Jersey Number 11 • Back 3
Ignacio Mendy departs for Benetton Rugby.
28’
Clean break
SK
Siya Kolisi
Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6
Trouble here as Siya Kolisi breaches the defence.
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27’
Conversion
BD
Bradley Davids
Jersey Number 9 • Back 1
Bradley Davids curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.
26’
Try
SK
Siya Kolisi
Jersey Number 6 • Forward 6
It's going to take a miracle to stop this Sharks maul...no miracles today as Siya Kolisi powers over.
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24’
Yellow card
BB
Bautista Bernasconi
Jersey Number 2 • Forward 2
Bautista Bernasconi (Benetton Rugby) is shown a yellow card
24’
Clean break
ZS
Zekhethelo Siyaya
Jersey Number 10 • Back 2
This is dangerous for the defence as Zekhethelo Siyaya bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.
21’
Conversion
ZS
Zekhethelo Siyaya
Jersey Number 10 • Back 2
Zekhethelo Siyaya curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.
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20’
Clean break
JJ
Jurenzo Julius
Jersey Number 13 • Back 5
This is dangerous for the defence as Jurenzo Julius bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.
14’
Clean break
EM
Edwill van der Merwe
Jersey Number 14 • Back 6
A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.
11’
Conversion
ZS
Zekhethelo Siyaya
Jersey Number 10 • Back 2
Zekhethelo Siyaya has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.
10’
Try
EM
Edwill van der Merwe
Jersey Number 14 • Back 6
A series of passes by Sharks results in a try for Edwill van der Merwe
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10’
Clean break
EM
Edwill van der Merwe
Jersey Number 14 • Back 6
A gap opened in the defence and Edwill van der Merwe took full advantage.
8’
Clean break
MT
Manu Tshituka
Jersey Number 7 • Forward 7
The defensive line has been broken as Manu Tshituka goes through the gap.
4’
Clean break
RS
Rhyno Smith
Jersey Number 15 • Back 7
The defensive line has been broken as Rhyno Smith goes through the gap.
4’
Clean break
ZS
Zekhethelo Siyaya
Jersey Number 10 • Back 2
The defensive line has been broken as Zekhethelo Siyaya goes through the gap.
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0’
Start of first half
We are underway as the referee Ben Breakspear blows their whistle.
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Top Performers
Ball Carries
AE
A. Esterhuizen
Ball Carries: 15
Tackles
LM
L. Marin
Tackles: 9
Points
JJ
J. Julius
Points: 15
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Insights
United Rugby Championship
Points per match
2418
Tries per match
42
Penalties Conceded per match
109
Match Information
Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
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