Sharks vs Stormers Predictions - Sharks set for narrow home win

Marc Thomas

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Last updated: 28 Nov 2024

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Marc Thomas 28 Nov 2024

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Stormers historically perform well against Sharks.
Sharks at 9th, Stormers at 13th in current standings.
Key players available: Siya Kolisi (Sharks) and Manie Libbok (Stormers).

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Massive derby expected in Durban (Getty Images)

Sharks vs Stormers Preview

The Stormers have a good record against the Sharks in recent times, although this season the visitors have not been at their best. I am backing the Cape side to cover the +9.5 handicap.

Sharks vs Stormers Preview
Head to Head
Sharks Form
Sharks Injuries & Team News
Stormers Form
Stormers Injuries & Team News

Sharks have won their last 2 matches.
Stormers have lost 3 of their last 5 matches.
Stormers have won their last 2 matches against the Sharks.

Head to Head

The Stormers beat the Sharks twice during the URC last season. The Cape Town side won 25-21 in Durban before a 16-15 victory in Cape Town on 30 December 2023.

Sharks Form

The Sharks are placed ninth on the table with three wins and two defeats from five matches. Along with the other South African sides, the Sharks have played a game less as they did not play in round one.

The Sharks lost in their first game at Connacht after building a 20-point lead by half time. They bounced back to beat the Dragons 33-30 away from home.

A 38-10 loss at Benetton followed but the Sharks bounced back to beat Glasgow 28-24 at home and Munster 41-24 at home before the international break.

Sharks Injuries & Team News

Eben Etzebeth has not been considered for this fixture but Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi will start at eight. Ox Nche also starts with the Sharks giving their national players very little rest.

Stormers Form

The Stormers have been the most successful South African side since joining the URC, finishing as champions and runners-up in their first two seasons. They are now down in 13th with two wins from five as consistency alludes them.

John Dobson’s side beat Zebre 36-5 away in their second game after losing at the Ospreys. That was followed by a thumping 38-7 defeat at Edinburgh before the Stormers managed a 34-19 home win over Munster.

That victory was not the turn in momentum they had hoped for as the following week, the Stormers lost 28-17 at home to Glasgow.

Stormers Injuries & Team News

The Stormers welcome back some big players this weekend with Manie Libbok available after playing just one game in the Autumn Nations Series.

Verdict

Sharks v Stormers

Stormers are set to get within 9.5 points of the Sharks in Durban.

Stormers +9.5

Handicap

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