The Sharks carry South African hopes into a huge Tuesday night showdown against the All Blacks as the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour continues in Durban.
Kick-off at Hollywoodbets Kings Park is at 19:00, with the Sharks facing a formidable New Zealand side in their second tour match.
The Durban franchise will have to overcome a number of challenges, with head coach JP Pietersen acknowledging that injuries and the team’s pre-season stage could limit the Sharks to around 70–80% of their potential.
New Zealand have also been forced into a late adjustment. Cam Roigard has been withdrawn as a precaution after experiencing calf tightness, with Cortez Ratima moving onto the bench.
Sharks vs All Blacks: Live Scoring
Follow all the action from Kings Park as the Sharks attempt to produce a major upset against the All Blacks.
Venue: Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban
Kick-off: 19:00 SA time
Match: Sharks vs New Zealand
Tour: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
All Blacks Team
15 Damian McKenzie
14 Fehi Fineanganofo
13 Quinn Tupaea
12 Jordie Barrett
11 Caleb Clarke
10 Ruben Love
9 Kyle Preston
8 Wallace Sititi
7 Luke Jacobson (c)
6 Tupou Vaa’i
5 Sam Darry
4 Josh Lord
3 Fletcher Newell
2 Asafo Aumua
1 Ethan de Groot
Replacements: Bradley Slater, Ollie Norris, Pasilio Tosi, Ethan Blackadder, Semisi Ta’eiloa, Cortez Ratima, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Emoni Narawa.
Sharks Team
15 Zekhethelo Siyaya
14 Donovan Don
13 Jurenzo Julius
12 Murray Koster
11 Litelihle Bester
10 Vusi Moyo
9 Bradley Davids
8 Nick Hatton (c)
7 Emmanuel Tshituka
6 Phepsi Buthelezi
5 Deon Slabbert
4 Hendrè Stassen
3 Vincent Koch
2 Eduan Swart
1 Nemo Roelofse
Replacements: Liam van Wyk, Rambo Kubekha, Simphiwe Ngobese, Corne Rahl, Matt Romao, Ivan van Zyl, Luan Giliomee, Ma’a Nonu.
Upcoming fixtures
- 11 August: Sharks vs New Zealand — Kings Park, Durban — 19:00
- 15 August: Bulls vs New Zealand — Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria — 19:00
- 22 August: First Test — Ellis Park, Johannesburg — 17:10
- 25 August: Lions vs New Zealand — Ellis Park, Johannesburg — 19:00
- 29 August: Second Test — Cape Town Stadium — 17:10
- 5 September: Third Test — FNB Stadium, Johannesburg — 17:10
- 12 September: Fourth Test — M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore — 23:00 SA time
Can the Sharks shock the All Blacks at Kings Park?
