Ref calls maul, as sharks run out of space in the drive

Penalty for Sharks as they kick for touch on Cheetahs 5m

Mvovo held in tackle looking for a break close to the touch line

Shreuder collects and moves ball to mid field

Fouche kicks for touch, clearing their lines

Sharks kick off playing left to right

Both teams are out on the park, eager for kick off with beautiful playing conditions

Natal Sharks will look to build on their performance of last week beating Blue Bulls 26-10 at home. Free State Cheetahs are yet to pick up a point on the table. Losing both their opening matches, The Cheetahs will desperate be hoping to bounce back from a 32-0 beating by Western Province. They beat The Sharks confidently at home last year 47-12 but they couldn't repeat their form losing 45-15 to The Sharks in the return fixture.