{"id":568146,"date":"2026-03-27T16:34:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/568146\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:34:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:34:07","slug":"hollywoodbets-sharks-vs-cardiff-rugby-lineups-kickoff-time-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/568146\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Cardiff Rugby Lineups, Kickoff Time &#038; Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.florugby.com\/events\/14390473-2026-hollywoodbets-sharks-vs-cardiff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Hollywoodbets Sharks return to Durban<\/a> for another pivotal URC clash, this time hosting Cardiff Rugby at Kings Park with both sides chasing consistency as the playoff race intensifies. The Sharks come off a strong result in their previous outing and will look to maintain momentum at home, while Cardiff aims to respond after a narrow defeat.<\/p>\n<p>Cardiff head coach Corniel van Zyl acknowledged how fine the margins have been for his side, emphasizing both the preparation and the challenge ahead against a physical Sharks team.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were disappointed with last weekend\u2019s defeat to the Bulls and just felt we were one or two seconds, or one or two metres off it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Van Zyl pointed to the need for improvement and execution against a well-rounded opponent.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no question that the Sharks are a quality team,\u201d he said. \u201cThey have an all-round game built on a solid set-piece and physicality up front, with some top-class backs behind.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With both teams understanding the stakes, the contest is expected to be a physical and tactical battle throughout.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Cardiff Rugby Kickoff Time, Lineups<\/p>\n<p>Hollywoodbets Sharks host Cardiff Rugby on Friday at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET, with Gianluca Gnecchi serving as referee.<\/p>\n<p>How To Watch Hollywoodbets Sharks vs. Cardiff Rugby<\/p>\n<p>The match will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Hollywoodbets Sharks Lineup vs. Cardiff RugbyLuan GiliomeeYaw PenxeEthan HookerAndre Esterhuizen (C)Makazole MapimpiJordan HendrikseBradley DavidsPhatu GanyaneFez MbathaHanro JacobsJason JenkinsEmile van HeerdenPhepsi ButheleziVincent TshitukaNick Hatton<\/p>\n<p>Replacements: Eduan Swart, Ox Nche, Vincent Koch, Corne Rahl, Jannes Potgieter, Jaden Hendrikse, Jean Smith, Le Roux Malan<\/p>\n<p>Cardiff Rugby Lineup vs. Hollywoodbets SharksIoan LloydIwan StephensHarri MillardBen ThomasMason GradyCallum SheedyJohan MulderCorey DomachowskiLiam Belcher (C)Keiron AssirattiJosh McNallyRory ThorntonJames BothamDan ThomasTaulupe Faletau<\/p>\n<p>Replacements: Daf Hughes, Danny Southworth, Javan Sebastian, Alun Lawrence, Taine Basham, Ellis Bevan, Rory Jennings, Elijah Evans<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe To Watch Rugby All Year Long With A FloRugby Annual Subscription<\/p>\n<p>A FloRugby annual subscription provides access to live matches and replays from the URC, Gallagher PREM Rugby, Top 14 and EPCR competitions throughout the global rugby season.<\/p>\n<p>How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n<p>Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. 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