Sharks vs. Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups
Sharks vs. Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups
Get kickoff time, lineups and streaming details for Sharks vs. Bulls in URC action, live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
The Sharks and Bulls renew one of South Africa’s most physical rivalries in United Rugby Championship play, with recent history narrowly favoring the visitors.
The Bulls have won three of the last five meetings between the sides, including the most significant of those clashes: the URC semifinal on June 7, 2025.
Played at Loftus Versfeld, that contest ended in a 25-13 Bulls victory after they struck first and led throughout. The Sharks briefly closed the gap with two tries between the 44th and 52nd minutes, but the Bulls reasserted control to see out the win.
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Form entering this matchup adds another layer of intrigue.
The Sharks have won two of their last five games and will look to leverage home advantage at Hollywoodbets Kings Park to shift momentum in the rivalry.
The Bulls, meanwhile, arrive amid a difficult stretch, having won just one of their last five matches and currently riding a four-game losing streak. That run increases the urgency for a response, particularly against a familiar opponent.
With both teams seeking stability and a statement performance, this meeting carries significance beyond the standings.
The Sharks aim to convert opportunity into consistency, while the Bulls look to halt their slide and rediscover the control that defined their most recent postseason success against this opponent.
Sharks vs. Bulls Kickoff Time, Lineups
The Sharks host the Bulls at 11 a.m. ET on Dec. 20 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in United Rugby Championship action.
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Sharks Lineup vs. Bulls
Starting XV
- Phatu Ganyane
- Bongi Mbonambi
- Hanro Jacobs
- Jason Jenkins
- Emile van Heerden
- Siya Kolisi
- Vincent Tshituka
- Phepsi Buthelezi
- Grant Williams
- Jordan Hendrikse
- Makazole Mapimpi
- Andre Esterhuizen
- Ethan Hooker
- Edwill van der Merwe
- Hakeem Kunene
Replacements
- 16. Eduan Swart
- 17. Lee-Marvin Mazibuko
- 18. Mawande Mdanda
- 19. Marvin Orie
- 20. Matt Romao
- 21. Nick Hatton
- 22. Jaden Hendrikse
- 23. George Whitehead
Bulls Lineup vs. Sharks
Starting XV
- Gerhard Steenekamp
- Johan Grobbelaar
- Wilco Louw
- Cobus Wiese
- JF van Heerden
- Jeandre Rudolph
- Elrigh Louw
- JJ Theron
- Embrose Papier
- Handre Pollard
- Stravino Jacobs
- Harold Vorster
- David Kriel
- Sebastian de Klerk
- Willie le Roux
Replacements
- 16. Akker van der Merwe
- 17. Jan-Hendrik Wessels
- 18. Khutha Mchunu
- 19. Reinhardt Ludwig
- 20. Nizaam Carr
- 21. Paul de Wet
- 22. Stedman Gans
- 23. Devon Williams
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URC Fixtures: Round 7 Schedule
Friday, Dec. 19
- 2:45 PM ET – Leinster vs. Ulster
- 2:45 PM ET – Cardiff vs. Scarlets
Saturday, Dec. 20
- 8:30 AM ET – DHL Stormers vs. Lions
- 9 AM ET – Benetton vs. Zebre Parma
- 10 AM ET – Glasgow Warriors vs. Edinburgh
- 11 AM ET – Sharks vs. Vodacom Bulls
- 12:30 PM ET – Ospreys vs. Munster
- 2:45 PM ET – Dragons vs. Connacht
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