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Sharks circle to take a bite out of Edinburgh

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Vincent
Published date14 April 2024
Publication titleSunday Sun
Despite leading narrowly at halftime, Edinburgh were ultimately undone by a Sharks team that put poor United Rugby Championship form to one side

Prop Pierre Schoeman, flanker Hamish Watson and hooker Dave Cherry - in the game's final play - scored Edinburgh's tries, while flyhalf Ben Healy kicked three penalties and three conversions.

But Sharks' superior firepower was underlined through touchdowns from centre Lukhanyo Am, flanker James Venter and hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

Fly-half Siya Masuku converted all three tries and kicked four penalties for an 18-point haul, while Curwin Bosch booted a late penalty as Sharks moved into a semi-final against Clermont Auvergne following their 53-14 victory over Ulster.

Healy kicked two early penalties for Edinburgh, but the Sharks hit back through a 17th-minute try when Makazole Mapimpi shredded the visiting defence before sending his fellow South African World Cup winner Am over to score.

Masuku added the conversion, and Edinburgh were undone again 10 minutes later by another highclass Sharks score.

Mapimpi and full-back Aphelele Fassi were the architects, getting in behind...

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