KZN youngsters hand out a lesson at Craven Week
The Bulls were also on the receiving end of a hammering they did not expect
The Sharks will be the team to watch in Saturday’s main game at Craven Week after the rugby lesson they administered to South-Western Districts at St Stithians College in Johannesburg on Thursday. The Bulls were also on the receiving end of a hammering they did not expect. The Sharks took the Eagles apart scoring a 65-26 win, sending out an ominous message to the team — probably the unbeaten Free State or hosts Lions — they meet in Saturday’s main game. Their opponents will be announced on Friday. Their display of pace‚ power and cohesion was too much for South-Western Districts, who put up a spirited display, but were no match for the likes of the Sharks’ Jaden Hendrikse and Sanele Nohamba. JJ van der Mescht‚ Phendulani Buthelezi and Celimpilo Gumede blasted holes in the Eagles defence which the Sharks backs easily exploited. Namibia’s dream Craven Week run was cut short by a ruthless Leopards who romped home 57-30. The North West side scored eight tries with Hanru van Rooyen and B...
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