Sharks versus Lions offcial match thread

 How will Lions cope with the wet conditions. Sharks are desparate to win.
I see Marcell Coetzee is up to 112 kg. Steph at 120 kg. Will Sharks be too strong or will lions flair prevail. Lions do not have their top front row as Van der M erwe is not playing.

 Lions will have to have a good kicking game & their fast loose forwards will have to get turnovers.

 Well so far they are doing well in the physicality stakes. Its going to be a grind NH style.

 Lambie shows his cool thinking with great cross kick and Sharks score.

 Yes, a very good kick. Lions were caught napping.

 Looked short of the line to me but the TMO calls it a try. 
Sharks could wear the Lions down if their pack continues to be dominant. Conditions favour sharks I would say.

If Lions can stay in touch scoreboard-wise they always have a shot at wining it. Penalty is good for Lions.

 Jw fitness here will be key. H eavy underfoot conditions

 Here we are sharkbokkie!

The Sharks may run out of gas. Lions kicking game has to work though.

 Our electricty is down. Ao no TV! Very irritating.

 I will keep you informed beeno
Lions kick long down field but Sharks return favour, etc. etc.

 Lions kick off from 25 but it is out on the full.

Scrum, sharks feed on 25.
Sharks win the free kick

 Lions turn it over a long kick down field, sharks return kick.

 Jw we are HAVING A PLANNED POWER OUTAGE TILL 10.30. TS CALLED LOAD SHEDDING. ITS AS A SATURDAY. IMAGINE THIS HAPPENING JUST AS THE BOKS WIN THE RWC!

 Lions win line out & kick it out.

  Watch the game via the internet on your computer that's what I do.

  Watch the game via the internet on your computer that's what I do. That way you are using the battery.

 Lions put on a good driving maul & get a penalty.

 Lions put on a good driving maul & get a penalty. Lions take a shot at the penalty.

 and! jw YOUR COMMENTARY HAS SEVERE GAPS. 

 Penalty hits upright.
Sharks go deep whitely takes it but the ball is driven out. Lions throw in.

Got a candle going. Things are looking up!

 SA ref? doesn't know the rules

 Lions driving it forward in the forwards then try a cross kick but sharks get it. Penalty for Lions - reff is looking up rules in his rule book

 Lions get 3 points 15-9 to sharks.

 Turnover to sharks as they power through to get the ball.

 Ref now has kiwi refs on the phone to get "clarification" of the rules. Kiwis always willing to help.

 Sharks miss the penalty kick.

 Sharks on attack thru forwards but get penalized - good advice from kiwis I would guess.

 Lions win line out against the throw. Lions on attack near the try line.

 Sharks penalised for not rolling away - kiwi players giving advice to Lions now Lions get 3 m ore 15-12 sharks. Lions playing well.

 Sharks kick it out on the full.

 Lions knock-it on, same as store-maas did in prior game. 61 minutes on clock.
Beeno: here is the link to the game on the internet Link

 Lambie tries another line kick but it doesn't work. Near the try line of the Lions. Maul sharks they score a try.

 Lambie converts. Sharks ahead by 10. 22-12

Edward Scissor hands is on the pitch. First attempt to be of use is a screw up

A now we have Fat Stevens warming up. Only about 10 minutes of the game left, is he even fit enough for 10 minutes of SuperRugby