The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Natal Sharks at 1.14 — an implied 81% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Natal Sharks: closed 1.14 (81%)
• Bulls: opened 6.00, closed 5.60 (16%)
• Draw: opened 29.00, closed 35.00 (3%)

Half-time: Natal Sharks 36 - 7 Bulls.

Bulls — recent form

• 2026-08-21Bulls 26-50 DHL Western Province
• 2026-08-16Bulls 52-59 Cheetahs
• 2026-08-15Bulls 19-43 Nueva Zelanda
• 2026-08-08Bulls 14-19 Ford Pumas
• 2026-08-01Lions 42-19 Bulls

Natal Sharks — recent form

• 2026-08-21Natal Sharks 22-22 Lions
• 2026-08-14Gwk Griquas 53-23 Natal Sharks
• 2026-08-01DHL Western Province 36-28 Natal Sharks
• 2026-07-24Cheetahs 43-21 Natal Sharks