Lions penalized for pushing a player not in possession, and the Sharks kicker finds good touch to set up an attacking line out. Time is stopped so that Kyle Cooper can receive some medical attention on his ankle

The Sharks now setting up multiple phases, probing the gain line but , the Lions defense are up to the test and have turned the ball over

The kick is good, and the Lions into a slender early lead.

The Lions enjoying the LION share of the possession and have caught the Sharks offside, offering the Lions the opportunity now to get themselves onto the score board. Boshoff takes aim

The Sharks defense being tested now , and Boshoff dropped into the pocket and scuffs his drop goal attempt. Sharks defense not giving an inch,,,

The penalty has been turned over, and the play is brought back for a late tackle made by the Sharks. The Lions clear their lines and a line out will be formed inside the Sharks 22 with the Lions on the attack

Lions caught off side, and their are 3 points are on offer for the Sharks but , the ref has seen something and has asked for the TMO to review.

Lots of pressure at scrum time , and both packs will want to get it right to avoid being penalized.

After some fast paced action the ball is kicked away , and gave the Lions the chance to clear the ball all the way up to the half way line where the Sharks will have the throw in.
Play has stopped in the meantime so Paul Jordaan could receive some medical attention for what looked like a nasty little takcle. Jordaan has since been replaced.

The Lions with some clever play from the set piece disguising the change of play bringing the tight five into play. The referee was playing advantage to the Lions and has called the play back for an earlier Sharks infringement. The kick finds touch and the Lions have another go at the line out from inside the Sharks half but, the Shark steal the ball and are now on the attack