Hollywoodbets Sharks and Ospreys Rugby both missed the United Rugby Championship playoffs last season. Their paths to getting back into the top eight begin against each other in Durban.
The Sharks finished 10th in the 2025-26 standings but closed their URC campaign with back-to-back victories. Ospreys finished one spot behind them in 11th and captured the Welsh Shield despite missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season. Ospreys also took the most recent meeting between these teams, beating the Sharks 21-17 in April.
Now the matchup shifts to Hollywoodbets Kings Park, where the Sharks have lost just once in their last eight URC matches. Ospreys enter with several new faces, including Liam Wright in the back row and Lawson Creighton at fly-half. The Sharks counter with a youthful lineup captained by Nick Hatton, while Vincent Koch provides experience in the front row.
Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Ospreys Kickoff Time, Lineups
The Hollywoodbets Sharks and Ospreys kick off at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban, South Africa, in Round 1 of the 2026-27 URC season.
How To Watch Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Ospreys
Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Ospreys will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States as both clubs begin their 2026-27 URC campaigns.
Hollywoodbets Sharks Lineup vs. Ospreys
Starting XV
Phatu Ganyane
Eduan Swart
Vincent Koch
Corne Rahl
Darrien Landsberg
Phepsi Buthelezi
Manu Tshituka
Nick Hatton (c)
Jaden Hendrikse
Vusi Moyo
Litelihle Bester
Murray Koster
Jurenzo Julius
Suleiman Hartzenberg
Luan Giliomee
Replacements
Esethu Mnebelele
Nemo Roelofse
Hanro Jacobs
Jason Jenkins
Matt Romao
Ivan van Zyl
Siya Masuku
Zekhethelo Siyaya
Ospreys Lineup vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks
Starting XV
Steffan Thomas
Sam Parry (c)
Tom Botha
James Ratti
Rhys Davies
Liam Wright
Ross Moriarty
Morgan Morris
Luke Davies
Lawson Creighton
Luke Morgan
Lalakai Foketi
Owen Watkin (c)
Tom Rogers
Iestyn Hopkins
Replacements
Efan Daniel
Gareth Thomas
Rhys Henry
Ryan Smith
Harri Deaves
Kieran Hardy
Harri Wilde
Evardi Boshoff
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