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Sharks participant scores: A single attempt from Bongi Mbonambi wasn’t sufficient to reel in a streetwise Leinster aspect that used each trick within the guide to flee Durban with a 10-7 victory.
Contemplating the disparity in personnel between the edges and the truth that it was on residence turf at Kings Park, it’s a end result that ought to rankle this Sharks aspect.
Right here’s how we rated the gamers:
1. Ox Nche – 8
Put the warmth on Leinster’s Thomas Clarkson and held the higher hand all through. A colossus on the set-piece and made mincemeat of anybody foolish sufficient to run straight at him. There have been loads of poor performances for the Sharks however his wasn’t certainly one of them.
2. Bongi Mbonambi – 7
Rumbled over for the Sharks’ solely attempt, giving Durban’s devoted one thing to cheer about on a tricky afternoon. Threw in reliably at lineout time and was his typical bulldog self across the fringes till his 66th-minute exit.
3. Vincent Koch – 7
Made Cian Healy name upon each trick within the Irish prop’s handbook. Drove laborious, tackled ferociously and regarded eager to show a degree towards his previous adversary. One of many Sharks’ standouts.
4. Jason Jenkins – 5
Going through his former aspect, Jenkins couldn’t produce the fireworks the house crowd needed. A number of first rate hits however largely overshadowed by Mangan and Deeny within the collisions. Fumbled a couple of balls too.
5. Emile van Heerden – 5.5
Tried to menace Leinster’s lineout, with combined outcomes. Confirmed glimpses of energy in open play, however not sufficient to tilt the stability.
6. James Venter – 6
He’s acquired an engine however was too usually chasing shadows. Managed some nuisance on the breakdown and tackled his coronary heart out however was overshadowed by the Leinster back-row.
7. Vincent Tshituka – 6
Coated a good bit of floor, and at any time when he carried, it took a couple of Leinster jersey to tug him down. Quiet in patches, however when he did seem, it was all explosive runs and punishing tackles. One very blatant fumble apart, an honest shift.
8. Siya Kolisi – 5
Father time is catching up with him. His choice to go for the lineout as an alternative of a kickable penalty to attract the sport will annoy some Sharks followers however it was most likely the fitting name. Hindsight is 20:20 imaginative and prescient as they are saying.
United Rugby Championship
P
W
L
D
PF
PA
PD
BP T
BP-7
BP
Whole
1
14
13
1
0
62
2
14
10
4
0
50
3
13
9
4
0
49
4
14
9
5
0
45
5
14
7
7
0
39
6
14
7
7
0
37
7
14
6
8
0
36
8
14
6
8
0
35
9
13
6
6
1
35
10
14
6
7
1
33
11
14
6
7
1
33
12
14
5
9
0
33
13
13
6
6
1
32
14
13
6
7
0
30
15
14
5
9
0
27
16
14
1
13
0
9
9. Jaden Hendrikse – 5
Some crisp service early on, however in a recreation that by no means actually opened up, Hendrikse couldn’t engineer many breaks. His yellow card didn’t assist issues.
10. Jordan Hendrikse – 5
The pivot had a tricky day orchestrating the Sharks’ assault. Planted one or two first rate kicks in behind the Leinster defence, however he’ll be ruing the missed alternatives to place factors on the board.
11. Makazole Mapimpi – 5
Not often noticed open discipline, which is principally kryptonite for a winger of his ending pedigree. Appeared harmful on the odd event he did get area however was compelled to feed on scraps out large.
12. Andre Esterhuizen – 4
A bruiser on his day, however this wasn’t it. Missed a handful of tackles that permit Leinster’s midfield breathe simple. A number of crash-ball carries caught, however not sufficient to redeem an uncharacteristically shaky outing.
13. Jurenzo Julius – 7
‘The Boogie Man’ gave Leinster’s Liam Turner a torrid time along with his footwork and tempo. Confirmed a couple of flashes of uncooked potential, but the scoreboard by no means mirrored his intent. One of many brighter sparks within the Sharks’ backline.
14. Ethan Hooker – 7
A good shift on the wing. Appeared full of life involved and put in a couple of massive hits on the sting to maintain Leinster trustworthy whereas threatening with ball in hand, consuming up metres when given the chance.
15. Yaw Penxe – 3
The much less mentioned, the higher. A horror present beneath the excessive ball, coughed up possession repeatedly, and by no means discovered his groove within the unfamiliar position of fullback. He’ll want Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones to erase this reminiscence.
REPLACEMENTS:
16. Fez Mbatha – 5
The younger hooker tried to copy Mbonambi’s bludgeoning fashion however by no means fairly discovered the identical affect. Stable within the set piece, however his cameo was too quick to really shine.
17. Ntuthuko Mchunu – 7
An enormous unit who gave Leinster tighthead Clarkson extra of what Ox Nche was serving.
18. Ruan Dreyer – 7
A part of a alternative entrance row that maintained set-piece superiority.
19. Corne Rahl – 5
Bought caught in for the ultimate levels however couldn’t shift the momentum. A handful of tackles, an honest carry or two, after which the clock ran out.
20. Emmanuel Tshituka – 5
Supplied some additional punch at breakdown time however by no means acquired the open channels he might need exploited and gave away a turnover.
21. Bradley Davids – N/A
Late cameo, restricted affect. Not on lengthy sufficient to price.
22. Siya Masuku – 5
Got here on to attempt to spark a last push, however Leinster slammed the door.
23. Francois Venter – 5
Didn’t put a foot flawed, but couldn’t conjure any magic.
