Gutsy Sharks Evoke Fire and Energy to Grind Out Vital URC Victory over Bulls

Gutsy Sharks evoke fire and energy to grind out vital URC victory over Bulls

The Sharks dug deep to outlast the Bulls 21-12 in an epic United Rugby Championship in Durban on Saturday night.

Sharks stun the Bulls with dramatic late surge

■ By SAM JACKSON Sharks .............21 Bulls .................12 A DRAMATIC late surge from the Sharks stunned the Bulls as the Durban side claimed victory. The Sharks struck first against the run of play when fullback Hakeem Kunene intercepted a pass and raced clear for a converted try, but the visitors responded through the boot of […] The post Sharks stun the Bulls with dramatic late surge appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

JP: Sharks bench brought energy and impact

Coach JP Pietersen praised his replacements – and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse in particular – after the Sharks’ 21-12 Vodacom URC win against the Bulls at Kings Park. The hosts secured just their second victory of the Vodacom URC season with a strong finish. While Johan Ackermann’s men dominated territory and possession for long periods, won the scrum battle and led through four Handré Pollard penalties, the Sharks stepped up a gear, with two deci…