Tough Red as there was another player involved...

Terrible tackle by Francke. Will Joubert send him off for the match?

Anyone know anything about this youngster at 9 for the Sharks?

Not a good first scrum for the Sharks as they give away a penalty on their own 22m line. Scheepers to kick at goal.

Griquas kick off through Brummer. Zeilinga finds early touch for the Sharks. Griquas win their first line out and immediately look threatening until the ball is knocked on.

Players are on the pitch. Kick off is just seconds away.

Kick off moments away. A lot of emphasis being placed on the surface at GWK Park in the build up, however a spell of rain last night has soften the pitch a bit. Sharks are sending out a mixed batch of players, some experienced and some fresh, young players, that being said, they are a very talented batch of players with a lot more Super Rugby and international experience than Griquas. Griquas team are rolling out there with some momentum under the belt. Lets see what happens/.

Hope the Sharks can pull it off. Griguas are the comeback kids in Kimberley. .

Sharks

Good day rugby fans. Thank you for following this Currie Cup gameweek 1 encounter on Ultimate Rugby. Griquas vs Cell C Sharks promises to be an interesting encounter. Griquas have managed to beat the Sharks in their last three fixtures in Kimberley.

Sharks will be looking to get their Currie Cup campaign off the ground positively so that they can push on to take home the title at the end of the season, where as Griquas will be aiming slightly lower, avoiding relegation. After Griquas were eliminated from the tournament they were handed a lifeline in the form of the league expansion from six to eight teams, so needless to say, they have a point to prove.

Travelling to Kimberley is also a tough task, so the Sharks will have to bring their "A-Game" if they wish to take home the points. Kick off in under an hour. Enjoy