Sharks vs. Lions Kickoff Time, Lineups
Sharks vs. Lions Kickoff Time, Lineups
Get kickoff time, lineups and streaming details for Sharks vs. Lions in URC action, live on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
The Sharks and Lions meet again in United Rugby Championship action, with recent history showing a narrow edge for the visitors, but momentum slightly favoring the hosts.
Across the last five meetings between the sides, the Lions have won three, while the Sharks have taken two.
Their most recent clash came in March 2025, when the Sharks edged the Lions 25-22 in a closely contested match that was decided in the final stages.
- More Information On How To Stream United Rugby Championship
- The 10 Best Club Rugby Derbies In The World
- Check Out More United Rugby Championship News
Recent form entering this fixture gives the Sharks a modest advantage. They have won three of their last five games, showing improved balance between physicality up front and efficiency in attack.
The Lions arrive having won two of their last five matches, continuing to search for consistency as the URC schedule progresses.
Playing at Hollywoodbets Kings Park provides the Sharks with a strong home platform as they look to build on recent results and reverse the overall trend in the rivalry.
The Lions, meanwhile, aim to draw on recent success in the matchup and produce a performance that can swing momentum back in their favor.
Sharks vs. Lions Kickoff Time, Lineups
The Sharks host the Lions at 8:30 a.m. ET on Jan. 3 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in United Rugby Championship action.
How To Watch Sharks vs. Lions
Sharks vs. Lions streams live on FloRugby and the FloSports app as part of URC coverage.
Sharks Lineup vs. Lions
Starting XV
- Ox Nche
- Bongi Mbonambi
- Hanro Jacobs
- Jason Jenkins
- Emile van Heerden
- Siya Kolisi
- Vincent Tshituka
- Emmanuel Tshituka
- Grant Williams
- Jordan Hendrikse
- Makazole Mapimpi
- Andre Esterhuizen
- Ethan Hooker
- Edwill van der Merwe
- Aphelele Fassi
Replacements
- 16. Eduan Swart
- 17. Phatu Ganyane
- 18. Mawande Mdanda
- 19. Corne Rahl
- 20. Phepsi Buthelezi
- 21. Nick Hatton
- 22. Jaden Hendrikse
- 23. Siya Masuku
Lions Lineup vs. Sharks
Starting XV
- Eddie Davids
- PJ Botha
- Asenathi Ntlabakanye
- Etienne Oosthuizen
- Ruben Schoeman
- Jarod Cairns
- Ruan Venter
- Francke Horn
- Morne van den Berg
- Chris William Smith
- Angelo Davids
- Bronson Mills
- Erich Cronje
- Kelly Mpeku
- Quan Horn
Replacements
- 16. Morne Brandon
- 17. RF Schoeman
- 18. Conraad van Vuuren
- 19. Ruan Delport
- 20. Sibabalo Qoma
- 21. Renzo Du Plessis
- 22. Haashim Pead
- 23. Richard Kriel
Subscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription
A FloRugby annual subscription delivers live coverage of the URC, PREM Rugby, the Top 14, the EPCR Challenge Cup and the Investec Champions Cup throughout the season.
European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby
Rugby fans can stream every match from the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship on FloRugby, along with the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, making the platform the U.S. home for the world’s biggest club competitions and the game’s top players.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
- United Rugby Championship
- PREM Rugby
- Top 14
- Investec Champions Cup
- EPCR Challenge Cup
- Currie Cup
- Super Rugby
- And more
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.