Its all over! Western Province prove too strong for the Sharks and come out victors by 17 points to 13. Duane Vermeulen was absolutely outstanding this evening stealing countless balls for WP, denying the Sharks possession time after time. It was a tough match tonight and really tested the players handling skills. The Sharks may have tried to do too much in the first half and WP played the more tactical approach which helped them get a first half lead. The second half was more evenly contested but WP were just better at the breakdown. Lambie missed a couple of penalties which could have swung the game in the Sharks favour at the end. Ultimately the better side on the night won. WP take the top spot on the log and will face the Lions at Newlands whereas the Sharks will take on the Cheetahs in Durban. That's all from us here at UR but please tune in again soon for some more live rugby coverage!
Duane Vermeulen is the man again! He makes a great steal and that could well be the match
Sharks taking it slow, crashing it up with the forwards. They've sensed that there is not enough time for 2 penalties and need to score here. They move into the 22m, just 10m out!
A lot of kicking and changing of possession ensues before Marais puts it out on WP's 22m. Time running out for the Sharks!
Duane Vermeulen has won a penalty for WP and just really has been good for them tonight. WP kick for touch and relieve a bit of pressure.
Deon Fourie has been penalised for infringing at the breakdown and WP have received a warning now as well. Lambie will have another crack at 3 points....Unfortunately for the young fly half he misses once again. 13-17
Big up under from Reinach produces the desired result for the Sharks as Catrakilis drops it in his 22m. Sharks with a good opportunity here off the scrum.
Decisions for the Sharks here. They've won a penalty. They opt for the posts but Lambie pushes it, not a well struck penalty. 13-17
Brilliant kick by Lambie who just clears van den Heever's head putting the ball out 5m out from WP's line. Sharks need to take advantage here.
WP have won a penalty 30m out and Catrakilis will have a shot to get 3 valuable points! Catrakillis makes it 3/4. 13-17