Bulls vs Sharks rugby Currie Cup final

The Sharks against the Bulls. Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images

URC LIVE scores: Bulls vs Sharks Sunday 30 October 2022

Bulls vs Sharks: It’s a blockbuster Sunday at Loftus as South Africa’s most popular teams battle in a URC derby.

Bulls vs Sharks rugby Currie Cup final

The Sharks against the Bulls. Photo: Darren Stewart/Gallo Images

Bulls vs Sharks: It’s a blockbuster Sunday at Loftus as South Africa’s most popular teams battle in a URC derby.

The Sharks weren’t in action last weekend because of Ulster’s illness.

Meanwhile, the Bulls needed a strong finish to end their tour of Europe on a high note.

The strong lineups of these two teams speaks to the depth needed to be successful in the URC.

Bulls vs Sharks: URC LIVE scores

URC scores from Flashscore.

Team news

The Bulls have made six changes from the team that beat Benetton last week.

Springbok wing Sibusiso Nkosi starts against his former team.

Changes from the last team that played see only one switch amongst the forward pack, with lock Gerbrandt Grobler replacing Springbok Eben Etzebeth, while three changes amongst the backline have been made.

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Gerbrandt Grobler of the Sharks. Photo: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Cameron Wright takes over from another Springbok, scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse and Thaakir Abrahams is in for Anthony Volmink. Newly signed, seven-time Springbok-capped centre Francois Venter gets his debut start ahead of Marnus Potgieter, who has been named on the bench.

Teams: Bulls vs Sharks

Sharks: 15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Ben Tapuai, 11 Thaakir Abrahams, 10 Henry Chamberlain, 9 Cameron Wright, 8 Phendulani Buthelezi, 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Dylan Richardson, 5 Hyron Andrews, 4 Gerbrandt Grobler, 3 Thomas du Toit (captain), 2 Kerron van Vuuren, 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu.

Replacements: 16 Dan Jooste, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Carlu Sadie, 19 Justin Basson, 20 James Venter, 21 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 22 Grant Williams, 23 Marnus Potgieter.

Bulls: 15 Johan Goosen, 14 David Kriel, 13 Cornal Hendricks, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Sibusiso Nkosi, 10 Chris Smith, 9 Zak Burger, 8 WJ Steenkamp, 7 Marco van Staden, 6 Marcell Coetzee (captain), 5 Ruan Nortje, 4 Walt Steenkamp, 3 Francois Klopper, 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Gerard Steenekamp.

Replacements: 16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Simphiwe Matanzima, 18 Mornay Smith, 19 Janko Swanepoel, 20 Ruan Vermaak, 21 Embrose Papier, 22 Stravino Jacobs, 23 Wandisile Simelane.

Date: Sunday, October 30

Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Kick-off: 15.00 (13.00 GMT)

Referee: Marius van der Westhuisen (South Africa)

Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs (South Africa) & Griffin Colby (South Africa)

TMO: Quinton Immelman (South Africa)