Sharks Surge Past Cardiff After JP Pietersen’s ‘Bomb Squad’ Gamble Pays Off

Takeaways from the Sharks' hard-fought 21-15 win over Cardiff

The Sharks defeated Cardiff 21-15 in a scrappy United Rugby Championship clash in Durban. JP Pietersen’s side scored three tries to two, doing enough to secure a crucial win. Here are the biggest lessons learned from the game. SET-PIECE WAS THE DIFFERENCE The Sharks’ lineout and maul operation proved decisive in difficult Durban conditions on Saturday. Emile van Heerden led the charge as the hosts finished with a 94 percent lineout success rate.…

Sharks surge past Cardiff after JP Pietersen’s ‘bomb squad’ gamble pays off

Sharks coach JP Pietersen made a high-stakes tactical gamble at Kings Park, deploying his Springbok front row early to overcome a yellow card and a first-half deficit.

Cardiff player ratings v Sharks as Wales star shows just what he can do

Cardiff's play-off hopes were dented slightly with the 21-15 defeat in Durban

Sharks v Cardiff: 5 takeaways as Springboks luxury saves hosts

Following the Sharks' 21-15 victory over Cardiff in Durban, here are our five takeaways from the United Rugby Championship encounter.

Sharks grind out win over plucky Cardiff

The Sharks kept their Vodacom URC playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought win over Cardiff at a hot and muggy Kings Park on Friday night. The Durban-based side ran in three tries – including a brace by flank Phepsi Buthelezi – to register a 21-15 victory that moves them up to 10th on the log. The Sharks eventually found their rhythm after a slow start, striking first in the sixth minute through flank Phepsi Buthelezi, who powered over from a roll…

Cardiff secure losing bonus point against Sharks

Ioan Lloyd landed a late penalty to secure Cardiff a losing bonus point in their 21-15 United Rugby Championship defeat by the Sharks at Kings Park. Lloyd was on target in the 74th minute to reward the Welsh region for controlling the latter stages of their trip to Durban, although they did not make the […]