The Sharks do extremely well winning a scrum penalty and relieve pressure through the boot of Butch James
The Bulls looking extremely dangerous working their way over the Sharks try line through pick and goes put the ball is held up
The host are putting together some promising attacking phases
The Bulls are given an opportunity to strike back through the boot of Pollard but the young fly half pushes it wide
Zeilinga slots his third penalty of the evening as the Sharks go further ahead, also Botes makes his way back onto the field from the bin
Bulls are given a lineout on the half way but again it miss fires and hand possession to the Sharks
Handre Pollard gets the second half underway
Half time 9-6 Sharks. The first half has been a battle the boot as both fly halves has kept their sides ticking over on the scoreboard. Both sides with a large contingent of young players still gaining experience have been sloppy at ruck time, and as a result being heavily penalised at the breakdown. The Sharks in particular have shown their ability in attack through their backline as the Bulls have done well standing strong in defence. More live updates and match analysis to come in the second half!
The Sharks dodging a bullet as Bull made a head of steam working their way into the visitors half until good attacking possession is wasted through a knock-on through second row Willemse. Whistle is blown for half time.
An exceptional scrum from the Blue Bulls has given them the opportunity to clear from their half