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Sharks participant rankings: The Sharks booked their place within the United Rugby Championship semi-finals with a penalty shootout win over Munster in Durban.
The hosts needed to do it the exhausting manner, although, after a poor first half wherein they trailed 0-7 going into the break.
They clawed their manner again with some robust performances to make the scores 24-24 and arrange a gathering with the Bulls.
Right here’s how the gamers rated:
15 Aphelele Fassi – 7
Stepped up at some enormous moments, scoring a attempt to claw the Sharks again into the match.
14 Ethan Hooker – 8.5
Produced a second of magic within the first half when the Sharks the place beneath stress with a break from his 22 and topped that within the second 40 with a solo attempt to keep in mind. A Springbok in ready and Rassie Erasmus would have taken observe.
13 Lukhanyo Am – 6
Not a classic Am show. Not essentially dangerous however no moments of observe.
12 Andre Esterhuizen – 7
In a good and attritional match at occasions, Esterhuizen blasted by the heart of the Munster defence time and time once more with 13 carries.
11 Makazole Mapimpi – 7.5
It might have been merciless if the winger’s slip for Diarmuid Kilgallen’s attempt had value the Sharks the sport as he was heroic all match. Electrical each time he acquired his arms on the ball, carrying for the second-most metres within the match.
10 Jordan Hendrikse – 6.5
Clearly contributed on the finish within the shootout, however had a hand within the Sharks’ fightback, significantly his offload for Fassi’s attempt. That got here after a reasonably ineffective first half with some weak defence.
9 Jaden Hendrikse – 7.5
Managed all the 100 minutes and appear to come back to life within the penalty shootout, utilizing each trick within the e-book to get into the pinnacle of Jack Crowley, together with getting therapy for cramp proper subsequent to the Munster kicker whereas he lined up a kick.
1 Ox Nche – 7.5
When does the loosehead have a nasty sport? Flew into some collisions and ever-dependable within the scrum.
2 Bongi Mbonambi – 7
9 carries and 7 tackles in beneath an hour are the type of returns we’ve come to anticipate from the double World Cup winner, however that’s an enormous effort.
3 Vincent Koch – 6
Would have left the sector on 57 minutes questioning if the Sharks’ season was over, as Munster had the higher hand.
4 Eben Etzebeth – 8
Had some sloppy errors in him within the first half – as did all the Sharks outfit – however upped his sport within the second half and willed his aspect again into the match. 4 penalties in opposition to his title although.
5 Jason Jenkins – N/A
Compelled off the sector early on.
6 James Venter – 6
Fatigue most likely acquired the higher of the departing flanker late on, with a ahead move and knock-on creeping into his sport in further time.
7 Vincent Tshituka – 8.5
The flanker’s lungs should really feel like they’ve been dipped in petrol and set alight after an all-action 100 minutes.
8 Siya Kolisi – 6
Most likely a coincidence that the Sharks took management of the sport when the Springboks captain left the sector, however his 54 minutes have been outlined by his defensive output greater than the rest. With that stated, he did have some unfastened dealing with in him.
Replacements
16 Fez Mbatha – 7.5
Scored the attempt that introduced the Sharks the lead within the second half and was a part of a pack that had full management of the match, albeit with out factors to mirror that.
17 Ntuthuko Mchunu – 7
Was a part of a dominant Sharks pack after approaching.
18 Hanro Jacobs – 7
The Sharks scrum gained full management late on, together with one monstrous drive throughout further time.
19 Emile van Heerden – 7.5
Joint-most tackles for his aspect after approaching early.
20 Phepsi Buthelezi – 6.5
Saved the Sharks on the entrance foot with some robust carries
21 Bradley Davids – 8
Barely featured on the finish, however kicked his penalties within the shootout.
22 Francois Venter – N/A
A late cameo.
23 Yaw Penxe – N/A
Didn’t come on.
