Van der Mescht charges down the right into the 22

Up and the under the Sharks and Specman coughs it up

The last time these two sides met, the Cheetahs ran out 37-10 winners in a Currie Cup match at the Free State Stadium in December

Stolen by the Sharks on halfway

Brilliant counter from the Cheetahs as they shift it right to Jaer cutting back inside

Stolen lineout Cheetahs

Cross kick from Steyn just evades Specman to touch, Sharks throw

Back to Steyn who clears to touch, quick throw in Sharks as Fassi puts it high onto Blommetjies

Chait gets the second half underway for the Sharks

The Cheetahs take a 28-12 lead over the Sharks into halftime. A try apiece saw the sides locked up at 7-7 after ten minutes of play. The Cheetahs ran in a second try, with the Sharks picking up a yellow card shortly after. The Cheetahs capitalized with two quick tries to race into a 28-7 lead. The Sharks hit back with a try just before the break to trail by 16 points.