Pumas vs Sharks XV Live Rugby Currie Cup Round – 05 (2024 August 03)

The Pumas vs Sharks XV are in Mbombela Stadium to face the Friday afternoon from 17:05 in a Currie Cup Premier Division clash, the Sharks are free to bring their star power to bear in the Currie Cup.

After four rounds in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division, the Vodacom Bulls are the only team undefeated. The Hollywoodbets Sharks XV broke their season duck in Johannesburg, while the Toyota Cheetahs and Airlink Pumas also achieved noteworthy victories.

Two hours later in Pretoria, the Vodacom Bulls lock horns with defending champions, Toyota Cheetahs, in an equally spicy affair at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, and the third encounter on Friday will take place in Durban, where the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV face the Airlink Pumas from 19h00.

Currie Cup : Pumas vs Sharks XV Match Details

Match : Pumas v Sharks XV

Date & Time : Sun 4th August 2024, 01:00am NZST

Venue : Mbombela Stadium

The match in Durban will see teams currently in third and fifth positions on the Currie Cup log going into battle against each other. The Durbanites won the first encounter between them by 42-10 in March at the Mbombela Stadium.

As of right now, KwaZulu-Natalians are under intense pressure from Windhoek Draught Griquas. The Kimberley men are only four points behind the leaders on the log, and they must avoid any mistakes against the skilful Airlink Pumas.

The 2024 Carling Currie Cup Pumas vs Sharks XV

The Pumas vs Sharks XV are South African rugby teams that often compete in domestic competitions like the Currie Cup and the Rugby Challenge (previously known as the Vodacom Cup).

• Pumas: Based in Mbombela, the Pumas are a professional rugby union team representing the Mpumalanga province. They have a reputation for being a strong and competitive side in South African domestic rugby.
• Sharks XV: The Sharks XV is essentially a secondary team for the Sharks, which is based in Durban and represents the KwaZulu-Natal province. The Sharks XV often serves as a development side for the main Sharks team, which competes in the top-tier the Rugby Championship.

When these two teams face off, it’s typically a competitive match, showcasing emerging talents and seasoned players from both sides. The encounters are part of the vibrant South African rugby scene, contributing to the development and popularity of the sport in the region.

Pumas vs Sharks XV: Teams

Pumas: 15 Devon Williams, 14 Sebastian de Klerk, 13 Alwayno Visagie, 12 Eddie Fouche, 11 Tapiwa Mafura, 10 Tinus de Beer, 9 Chriswill September, 8 Willie Engelbrecht (captain), 7 Anele Lungisa, 6 Daniel Maartens, 5 Shane Kirkwood, 4 Malembe Mpofu, 3 Ignatius Prinsloo, 2 Eduan Swart, 1 Corne Fourie.

Replacements: 16 Llewellyn Classen, 17 Dewald Maritz, 18 Simon Raw/Etienne Janeke, 19 Darrien Landsberg, 20 Phumzile Maqondwana, 21 Giovan Snyman, 22 Ali Mgijima, 23 Japie Kleinhans.

Sharks XV: 15 Nevaldo Fleurs, 14 Marnus Potgieter, 13 Jeremy Ward, 12 Ethan Fisher, 11 Anthony Volmink, 10 Boeta Chamberlain, 9 Cameron Wright, 8 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 7 Jeandre Labuschagne, 6 James Venter (captain), 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Ruben van Heerden, 3 Wiehahn Herbst, 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Dian Bleuler

Replacements: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Khwezi Mona, 18 Lourens Adriaanse, 19 Emile van Heerden, 20 Dylan Richardson, 21 Thembelani Bholi, 22 Zee Mkhabela, 23 Tito Bonilla

source https://thedailyrugby.com/pumas-vs-sharks-xv-rugby-currie-cup-round-05/