Sharks vs Munster Predictions & Tips - Munster to challenge Sharks in Durban

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 30 May 2025

Ralph Staniforth 30 May 2025

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Sharks finished third but have had an inconsistent season.
Sharks beat Munster 41-24 earlier this season in Durban.
Munster hold a reputation for winning knockout games in South Africa.

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Sharks beat Munster 41-24 earlier this season in Durban. (Getty Images)

Sharks vs Munster Preview

This URC quarterfinal has all the makings of a cracker. The Sharks have a history of being inconsistent and Munster, despite their average season, have a history of winning knockout games in South Africa. I can see this being very close with an upset quite possible.

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

Sharks have won their last 4 URC matches.
Sharks beat Munster 41-24 earlier this season in Durban.
Munster have won their last 2 matches.

Head to Head

Sharks won 41-24 when they played Munster in Durban earlier this season.

Sharks Form

The Sharks have been strange this season despite a good third place finish. They have not played very well but the quality they possess on the pitch has often dragged them over the line.

Since losing 10-7 at home to Leinster in late March, the Sharks beat beaten Edinburgh 18-17 away, Ulster 22-19 away and Ospreys 29-10 at home.

In the final round, the Durban-based outfit scratched together a 12-3 home win over Scarlets in a game that didn’t see a single try. It was another poor performance by the hosts, but they managed to somehow get over the line.

Sharks Injuries & Team News

The Sharks have made five changes to their side for this quarterfinal encounter. Jason Jenkins, James Venter and Siya Kolisi all start in the pack while Jordan Hendrikse starts at flyhalf with Siya Masuku injured. Lukhanyo Am also returns to the side to replace Jurenzo Julius.

Munster Form

Munster will not be pleased with their performance this season. They could only manage a sixth-place finish and for the quality they have, that is not high enough.

However, Munster, as mentioned, has a quality side and have already proven they can win anywhere. Two years ago, after another poor season, they managed to win the URC without playing a single knockout game at home.

It will be foolish to write Munster off in this game. They have a history of getting results in South Africa and have some momentum with two wins in their last two matches.

Munster Injuries & Team News

For the third successive game, Munster have named an unchanged lineup. Rory Scannell has been included on the bench for his 100th Munster appearance.

Verdict

Sharks v Munster

I am backing Munster in the handicap market with a possible upset win as well.

Munster +7.5

Handicap

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