Sharks vs Blue Bulls
Growthpoint Kings Park Durban, South Africa
Saturday, 23 September 2017
Kick-off: 15h00 CAT
Referee: AJ Jacobs
Assistant referees: Ruhan Meiring, Rodney Boneparte
Television match official: Christie du Preez
Sharks will take on Blue Bulls in the 2017 Currie Cup match at the Growthpoint Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. The Sharks recorded a 40-22 win over Griquas in their previous match in this tournament in Kimberley last weekend. Prior to facing Griquas, Sharks had defeated Pumas 27-25 in Nelspruit and they have been the best side in this year's tournament. The Sharks are placed at the top of the Currie Cup standings with 39 points from nine matches - having won eight games Meanwhile, Bulls were defeated 36-33 by Golden Lions in their previous match in this tournament in Johannesburg last weekend. Before facing Lions, the Bulls had registered a 44-42 win over Griquas in Pretoria as they bounced back to winning ways. Bulls are placed sixth on the Currie Cup standings with 20 points from eight matches - having only three games.
Recent Head to Head
2017 Blue Bulls 20–28 Sharks
2016 Sharks 26-19 Blue Bulls
2015 Sharks 13-17 Blue Bulls
2014 Blue Bulls 15-26 Sharks
2013 Blue Bulls 16-18 Sharks
2013 Sharks 34-18 Blue Bulls
2012 Sharks 20-3 Blue Bulls (Semi final)
2012 Sharks 13-12 Blue Bulls
2012 Blue Bulls 42-31 Sharks