Sharks vs Boland Predictions - Boland to extend winning streak with a victory over the Sharks

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 30 Aug 2025

Brad Newcomb 30 Aug 2025

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Sharks ended a 4-match losing streak with a win over Western Province.
Boland Kavaliers boast a 3-match winning streak in the Currie Cup.
Sharks' defence has been conceding heavily, facing a tough test from Boland.

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The Sharks registered their first victory in the 2025 Currie Cup last weekend against Western Province (Getty Images)

Sharks vs Boland Predictions

Sharks vs Boland Predictions
Head to Head
Sharks Form
Sharks Team News & Injuries
Boland Form
Boland Team News & Injuries
Verdict

The Hollywoodbets Sharks recorded their first victory in the Currie Cup this season, while the Boland Kavaliers notched up their third successive win in the competition.

Sharks have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
Sharks have conceded 164 points in 5 games.
Boland have won 3 consecutive fixtures.
Boland have scored 162 points in 5 games.

Head to Head

The Hollywoodbets Sharks have a slight edge with three victories to one against the Sanlam Boland Kavaliers.

Sharks Form

The Hollywoodbets Sharks ended their four-match losing streak in the Currie Cup last weekend after beating DHL Western Province 29-21 at home.

Before that victory, the Sharks lost 46-5 to the Lions, 64-0 to the Bulls, 7-5 to the Cheetahs, and 26-17 to the Griquas.

The Sharks are 7th on the Carling Currie Cup table with six points from five matches.

The Hollywoodbets Sharks will be pleased to have finally chalked up their first victory of the season, but face a tricky test against a Boland side that has been playing well lately.

Sharks Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: Phatu Ganyane, Jacques Marais, Mawande Mdanda, Coetzee Le Roux, Deon Slabbert, Tino Mavesere, Jannes Potgieter, Nick Hatton, Ceano Everson, Siya Masuku, Paschal Ekeji, Albie Bester, Diego Apollis, Phikolomzi “PK” Sobahle, Hakeem Kunene

Reserves: Bryce Calvert, Dian Bleuler, Lee-Marvin Mazibuko, Bathobele Hlekani, Matt Romao, Tiaan Fourie, Jean Smith, Christie Grobbelaar

Boland Form

Boland secured a 29-26 away win over the Pumas last weekend, extending their winning streak in the Currie Cup to three matches.

Before that result, Boland edged the Cheetahs 37-35, had lost 48-39 to the Griquas, before beating the Lions 29-10 and the Bulls 28-20.

The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers are 2nd in the league standings with 20 points from five games.

Boland have been in great touch lately, and will fancy their chances against a Sharks side that has been conceding points regularly this season.

Boland Team News & Injuries

Starting XV: James Tedder, Donovan Don, Erik Lambrecht, Lunathi Nxele, Xavier Mitchell, Juan Mostert, Louis Schreuder, Thurlow Marsh, Sibusiso Sangweni, Sauliegh Arendse, Jurie van Vuuren, Michael Benadie, Dayan van der Westhuizen, Sidney Tobias, Wayrin Losper

Reserves: HP van Schoor, Mthokozisi Gumede, Laurence Victor, Ameer Hendricks, Khwezi Mafu, Godlen Masimla, David Brits, Domenic Smit