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Saturday 12 Oct 2024
Stadio Comunale di Monigo, TBC
Tries
Leonardo Marin 75'
Rhyno Smith 67'; 29'
Ignacio Mendy 37'
Paolo Odogwu 23'
Ntuthuko Mchunu 80'
Conversions
Jacob Umaga 76'; 69'; 38'; 31'; 24'
Lionel Cronje 80'
Penalties
Jacob Umaga 10'
Siya Masuku 17'
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Timeline
End of Second Half
80'
Lionel Cronje
Conversion
80'
Ntuthuko Mchunu
Try
80'
Riccardo Favretto
Yellow Card
77'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
76'
Leonardo Marin
Try
75'
Leonardo Marin
Out: Tommaso Menoncello
72'
Riccardo Favretto
Out: Niccolo Cannone
72'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
69'
Rhyno Smith
Try
67'
Lionel Cronje
Out: Siya Masuku
64'
Sebastian Negri
Out: Alessandro Izekor
62'
Destiny Aminu
Out: Mirco Spagnolo
62'
Bradley Davids
Out: Jaden Hendrikse
62'
Andy Uren
Out: Alessandro Garbisi
60'
Bautista Bernasconi
Out: Siua Maile
60'
Corne Rahl
Out: Jason Jenkins
58'
Marcos Gallorini
Out: Enzo Avaca
58'
Eli Snyman
Out: Federico Ruzza
58'
Emmanuel Tshituka
Out: Vincent Tshituka
49'
Ntuthuko Mchunu
Out: Trevor Nyakane
40'
Dylan Richardson
Out: Fez Mbatha
40'
Hanro Jacobs
Out: Ruan Dreyer
40'
Start of Second Half
40'
End of First Half
40'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
38'
Ignacio Mendy
Try
37'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
31'
Rhyno Smith
Try
29'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
24'
Paolo Odogwu
Try
23'
Siya Masuku
Penalty
17'
Francois Venter
Out: Ethan Hooker
13'
Jacob Umaga
Penalty
10'
Start of First Half
0'
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Top Stats
Tries
5
1
Conversions
5
1
Penalties
1
1
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Top Performers
Ball Carries
JH
J. Hendrikse
Ball Carries: 19
Tackles
NC
N. Cannone
Tackles: 20
Points
JU
J. Umaga
Points: 13
Insights
United Rugby Championship
Points per match
1232
Tries per match
24
Penalties Conceded per match
910
Match Information
Stadio Comunale di Monigo, TBC
Saturday 12 Oct 2024
Stadio Comunale di Monigo, TBC
Tries
Leonardo Marin 75'
Rhyno Smith 67'; 29'
Ignacio Mendy 37'
Paolo Odogwu 23'
Ntuthuko Mchunu 80'
Conversions
Jacob Umaga 76'; 69'; 38'; 31'; 24'
Lionel Cronje 80'
Penalties
Jacob Umaga 10'
Siya Masuku 17'
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Timeline
End of Second Half
80'
Lionel Cronje
Conversion
80'
Ntuthuko Mchunu
Try
80'
Riccardo Favretto
Yellow Card
77'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
76'
Leonardo Marin
Try
75'
Leonardo Marin
Out: Tommaso Menoncello
72'
Riccardo Favretto
Out: Niccolo Cannone
72'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
69'
Rhyno Smith
Try
67'
Lionel Cronje
Out: Siya Masuku
64'
Sebastian Negri
Out: Alessandro Izekor
62'
Destiny Aminu
Out: Mirco Spagnolo
62'
Bradley Davids
Out: Jaden Hendrikse
62'
Andy Uren
Out: Alessandro Garbisi
60'
Bautista Bernasconi
Out: Siua Maile
60'
Corne Rahl
Out: Jason Jenkins
58'
Marcos Gallorini
Out: Enzo Avaca
58'
Eli Snyman
Out: Federico Ruzza
58'
Emmanuel Tshituka
Out: Vincent Tshituka
49'
Ntuthuko Mchunu
Out: Trevor Nyakane
40'
Dylan Richardson
Out: Fez Mbatha
40'
Hanro Jacobs
Out: Ruan Dreyer
40'
Start of Second Half
40'
End of First Half
40'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
38'
Ignacio Mendy
Try
37'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
31'
Rhyno Smith
Try
29'
Jacob Umaga
Conversion
24'
Paolo Odogwu
Try
23'
Siya Masuku
Penalty
17'
Francois Venter
Out: Ethan Hooker
13'
Jacob Umaga
Penalty
10'
Start of First Half
0'
Top Stats
Conversions
Conversions
Penalties
Penalties
Drop Goals
Drop Goals
Scrums
Scrums
Lineouts
Lineouts
Possession
Possession
Territory
Territory
Handling Errors
8
12
Passes
117
216
Offload
5
12
Metres Gained
312
454
Clean Breaks
6
4
Kicks From Hand
28
19
Tackles
195
91
Missed Tackles
26
15
Mauls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Penalties Conceded
8
7
Head to Head
Previous 3 meetings
1
2
Won
Won
Head to Head
Previous 3 meetings
1
2
Won
Won
Form Guide
Last 5 matches
Benetton Rug...L
L
L
L
W
SharksW
L
L
W
L
Form Guide
Last 5 matches
Line Up
1
MS
Mirco Spagnolo
2
SM
Siua Maile
3
EA
Enzo Avaca
4
NC
Niccolo Cannone
5
FR
Federico Ruzza
6
AI
Alessandro Izekor
7
ML
Michele Lamaro
8
LC
Lorenzo Cannone
9
AG
Alessandro Garbisi
10
JU
Jacob Umaga
11
PO
Paolo Odogwu
12
JB
Juan Ignacio Brex
13
TM
Tommaso Menoncello
14
IM
Ignacio Mendy
15
RS
Rhyno Smith
1
TN
Trevor Nyakane
2
FM
Fez Mbatha
3
RD
Ruan Dreyer
4
JJ
Jason Jenkins
5
GG
Gerbrandt Grobler
6
James Venter
7
VT
Vincent Tshituka
8
PB
Phepsi Buthelezi
9
JH
Jaden Hendrikse
10
SM
Siya Masuku
11
EH
Ethan Hooker
12
AE
Andre Esterhuizen
13
JJ
Jurenzo Julies
14
EK
Eduan Keyter
15
JH
Jordan Hendrikse
Substitutes
16
BB
Bautista Bernasconi
17
DA
Destiny Aminu
18
MG
Marcos Gallorini
19
RF
Riccardo Favretto
20
ES
Eli Snyman
21
SN
Sebastian Negri
22
AU
Andy Uren
23
LM
Leonardo Marin
16
Dylan Richardson
17
NM
Ntuthuko Mchunu
18
HJ
Hanro Jacobs
19
CR
Corne Rahl
20
ET
Emmanuel Tshituka
21
BD
Bradley Davids
22
LC
Lionel Cronje
23
FV
Francois Venter
Match Videos
Commentary
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81’
Full Time
FULL-TIME, BENETTON 38-3 SHARKS. A superb performance from Benetton to totally outmuscle the Sharks, who looked stunned. Great defence and exquisite attack from Benetton.
80’
Conversion
CONVERSION, SHARKS, CRONJE. The replacement flyhalf lands the kick to send the Sharks' tally into double digits. But it was too little too late.
80’
Try
TRY, SHARKS, MCHUNU. The front rower burrows over from close range to score a consolation try for the visitors.
79’
Commentary
PENALTY! The Sharks kick to the line after the TMO check ruled the Benetton defender be sanction with a yellow card. But the lineout goes astray.
78’
Commentary
The Sharks are attempting to launch from deep, but it's all a bit scrappy. The referee halts the game for a TMO check for a potential dangerous hit.
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96’
Conversion
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! This gives the hosts a 35-point advantge. The score is 38-3.
75’
Try
TRY, BENETTON, MARIN! 36-3; The home side has just scored their fifth try of the afternoon.
73’
Commentary
With just over seven minutes to go in this contest, the Sharks trail Benetton 31-3.
70’
Conversion
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 31-3. The hosts are now well clear of the Sharks on the scoreboard.
69’
Try
TRY, BENETTON, SMITH! 29-3. The centre dances through the heart of the Sharks defence to score under the poles.
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67’
Commentary
Now the Sharks are under pressure deep in their own half.
65’
Commentary
SUBSTITUTION: Siya Masuku off, Lionel Cronje on at flyhalf for the Sharks.
65’
Commentary
SUBSTITUTION: Siya Masuku off, Lionel Cronje on at flyhalf for the Sharks.
65’
Commentary
Nothing is going the Sharks' way so far. They concede a scrum penalty.
63’
Commentary
SUBSTITUTION: Jaden Hendrikse is pulled off. Bradley Davids is the new scrumhalf.
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63’
Commentary
And the answer is NO. This time Jurenzo Julius loses the ball forward.
62’
Commentary
The Sharks are probing yet again. Can they score this time?
61’
Commentary
Benneton exit from the back off a solid scrum. Easy as you like.
60’
Commentary
Another entry into the 22 comes to nothing for the Sharks as they knock on from 5m out. Scrum Benneton.
59’
Commentary
SUBSTITUTION! Jenkins is off for the Sharks, Rahl is on.
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58’
Commentary
PENALTY! The Sharks win a kickable penalty as the referee pings Benneton again.
56’
Commentary
The visitors try to launch another attack from a scrum in midfield.
55’
Commentary
It's all a bit erratic from the Sharks at the moment. They need to tidy up if they are to make a comeback in this match.
52’
Commentary
The Sharks are fighting for every inch after a solid attacking scrum. Benneton's defence holds firm though and they win a relieving penalty.
51’
Commentary
Masuku kicks to the line and they secure possession at the lineout. Here come the Sharks with a maul. Unfortunately, the ball is ripped from Dylan Richardson close to the tryline
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47’
Commentary
Both sides have a chance at driving forward, and then sharing kicks… but the Sharks break now, Masuku breaking the line and getting lots of support… but Benetton are blown for tackling without having the ball.
45’
Commentary
… the Sharks keep pressing, but they are brought down and the ref rules knock-on, but I don't think he got that right. Benetton to feed the scrum.
44’
Commentary
Sharks run the line right… then left… right again… Masuku breaks through the Benetton line and passes to his left, but the Sharks are pulled to ground, but the attack is still on…
42’
Commentary
Clever kick forward by Benetton, but the Shark put in a great counter-attacking run to the halfway line where they win a penalty for tackler not releasing. They kick for the lineout and Masuku lands it on the 22. Sharks lineout…
41’
Kick Off
KICK-OFF! Second half is underway and the Sharks have plenty of work ahead of them…
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40’
Half Time
HALF-TIME, BENETTON 24-3 SHARKS. There's blood in the water after that 40 minutes of rugby, but it's the Sharks that are wounded after a terrific half from Benetton. Quick slick and determined running… and the Sharks have had no answer to it. Is there second half salvation for the Sharks… we'll discover that shortly!
39’
Conversion
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 24-3; And another flawless kick from Umaga to extend the home side's lead.
38’
Try
TRY, BENETTON, MENDY! 22-3; Great play from Benetton, taking a quick throw-in and running at pace at the Sharks who couldn't make their tackles… leaving Mendy to stride over for the five-pointer!
36’
Commentary
Benetton regain possession, lose it then regain it and drive down the right, with the Sharks clutching at air…
34’
Commentary
CRUNCH! Smith smashes into Hooker right near the corner flag, driving his opponent out of play.
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33’
Commentary
Sharks drive up to the Benetton 22 and they push inside.
30’
Conversion
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 17-3; Lovely kick from Umaga… he certainly put the right pair of kicking boots on before hitting the pitch today.
29’
Try
TRY, BENETTON, SMITH! 15-3; Some lovely running rugby from Benetton and smooth, slick passing sees Smith end the movement by crashing over for a try 15m to the right of the poles.
26’
Conversion
CONVERSION, BENETTON, UMAGA! 10-3; A magnificent kick from the left touchline sails through the posts. Great start for Benetton.
25’
Try
TRY, BENETTON, UDOGWU! 8-3; Benetton run the line quickly, the ball is thrown long to Odogwu on the left touchline… he powers to the line and leaps over, touching down right in the corner while still aerial. Lovely try!
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23’
Commentary
Benetton win their throw and then run the line left, then back right… they win another penalty inside the Sharks 10m just to the right of poles.
21’
Commentary
PENALTY! Sharks blown up for a side entry and Benetton kick for touch from just on the Sharks 10m… and the kick is good.
20’
Commentary
Sharks press back into the Benetton half, pressing the home side hard, but Garbisi clears upfield to relieve some pressure… and now the ref is having a word with both skippers.
19’
Penalty
PENALTY, SHARKS, MASUKU! 3-3; Slotted without batting an eyelid from right in front of poles. Pity… they were in try-scoring territory, but good to get points on the board.
18’
Commentary
PENALTY! Benetton are blown for an infringement and it's a penalty right in front of poles.
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17’
Commentary
Sharks drive forward into the Benetton 22 and right up to their 5m line… they are pressing the Benetton defence hard…
15’
Commentary
Garbisi runs the ball but is tackled and knocks-on… Sharks will feed the scrum just inside the Benetton 22…
13’
Commentary
Sharks win the ball and kick to touch just short of the Benetton 22… Benetton win their throw and Garbisi lofts a ball over the top that the Sharks knock-on. Benetton to scrum.
11’
Penalty
PENALTY, BENETTON, UMAGA! 3-0; Not a problem for Umaga… he could do that blindfolded. Benetton take the lead!
10’
Commentary
… they keep pressing until the Sharks pull them to ground, but they are penalised and that's a penalty inside the 22 right in front of the Sharks poles.
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8’
Commentary
Sharks penalised in the maul and Benetton clear from their 10m close to the Sharks' 22. They win their lineout and run the ball QUICKLY down the line…
6’
Commentary
Benetton win possession back and kick from just past their 10m into the Sharks half… but the Sharks send the ball back to them… Benetton knock on and the Sharks will feed the scrum inside the Benetton half.
4’
Commentary
… Benetton with the turnover in the maul on their 10m… they launch a high ball and chase it up, but are penalised for the challenge. Scrum to the Sharks on the Sharks 10m…
2’
Commentary
Sharks doing the early running driving to the right before mauling, and now they run to the left touchline… the ball is kicked back at them and they maul and start driving back towards the halfway line…
1’
Kick Off
KICK-OFF! We're underway with the first half here in Treviso… It's Benetton against the Sharks!
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0’
Commentary
Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland), Assistant referees: Federico Vedovelli (Italy) and Alex Frasson (Italy). TMO: Colin Brett (Scotland).
0’
Commentary
Sharks: 15 Jordan Hendrikse, 14 Eduan Keyter, 13 Jurenzo Julius, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Ethan Hooker, 10 Siya Masuku, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi, 7 Vincent Tshituka (captain), 6 James Venter, 5 Gerbrandt Grobler, 4 Jason Jenkins, 3 Ruan Dreyer, 2 Fez Mbatha, 1 Trevor Nyakane. Replacements: 16 Dylan Richardson, 17 Ntuthuko Mchunu, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Corne’ Rahl, 20 Emmanuel Tshituka, 21 Bradley Davids, 22 Lionel Cronje, 23 Francois Venter.
0’
Commentary
Benetton: 15 Rhyno Smith, 14 Ignacio Mendy, 13 Tommaso Menoncello, 12 Ignacio Brex, 11 Paolo Odogwu, 10 Jacob Umaga, 9 Alessandro Garbisi, 8 Lorenzo Cannone, 7 Michele Lamaro (captain), 6 Alessandro Izekor, 5 Federico Ruzza, 4 Niccolò Cannone, 3 Enzo Avaca, 2 Siua Maile, 1 Mirco Spagnolo. Replacements: 16 Bautista Bernasconi, 17 Destiny Aminu, 18 Marcos Gallorini, 19 Riccardo Favretto, 20 Eli Snyman, 21 Sebastian Negri, 22 Andy Uren, 23 Leonardo Marin.
0’
Commentary
Benetton's last match saw them go down 35-5 at home to Leinster, while the Sharks had a terrific 33-30 win away to the Gwent Dragons.
0’
Commentary
Benetton have lost three and drawn one of their last four matches, while the Sharks have won two and lost two.
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0’
Commentary
The Sharks have won the last three matches against Benetton, with an average points score of 34-16.
0’
Commentary
The Sharks sit mid-table in eighth place with one win from their two matches, while Benetton are in last place (16th) with two losses and a draw from their three matches.
0’
Commentary
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the URC clash between Benetton and the Sharks, brought to you live from Stadio Monigo in Treviso (that's Italy!).
0’
Welcome
Benetton v Sharks, URC
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Top Performers
Ball Carries
JH
J. Hendrikse
Ball Carries: 19
Tackles
NC
N. Cannone
Tackles: 20
Points
JU
J. Umaga
Points: 13
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Insights
United Rugby Championship
Points per match
1232
Tries per match
24
Penalties Conceded per match
910
Match Information
Stadio Comunale di Monigo, TBC
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