Currie Cup· Season 2023
Match Summary
Sharks defeated Lions 29:21. The match was played in Currie Cup 2023. League standings: Sharks #2, Lions #5.
Sharks and Lions have met 50 times — Sharks won 25, Lions won 25, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. A combined 2628 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 52.56 per match (1328 for the home side, 1300 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 50 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 50 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lions are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 37–47 in 2022.
Recent Meetings
Standings
Sharks sit #2 and Lions are #5 in the Currie Cup table heading into this match.
Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cheetahs | GP14 | Won9 | Lost4 | Pts51 |
| #2 | Sharks | GP13 | Won10 | Lost3 | Pts48 |
| #3 | Pumas | GP14 | Won8 | Lost6 | Pts40 |
| #4 | Bulls | GP14 | Won7 | Lost7 | Pts38 |
| #5 | Lions | GP14 | Won6 | Lost8 | Pts36 |
| #6 | Griquas | GP14 | Won7 | Lost6 | Pts35 |
| #7 | Western Province | GP13 | Won6 | Lost7 | Pts32 |
| #8 | Griffons | GP14 | Won1 | Lost13 | Pts10 |
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 16 May 2026