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Stormers Edge Sharks In Thrilling United Rugby Championship Encounter

  • December 28, 2024
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Stormers Edge Sharks In Thrilling United Rugby Championship Encounter

The highly anticipated United Rugby Championship clash between the Stormers and the Sharks at DHL Stadium lived up to expectations, with the home side emerging victorious 24-20 in front of a capacity crowd on Saturday.

Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok scored a crucial try and added the conversion, proving instrumental in securing the victory. This win is a significant boost for the Stormers, who had lost four of their last five matches across all competitions.

The home side, champions of the 2022 competition, saw tries from returning players Seabelo Senatla and Deon Fourie in the early stages. For the Sharks, Yaw Penxe and Jordan Hendrikse crossed the try line, with Hendrikse also contributing with penalties.

The match was a tightly contested affair, with the score tied at 10-10 midway through the second half. Libbok then orchestrated a brilliant try for himself, extending the Stormers’ lead to 17-10. However, Hendrikse responded with a try and conversion of his own, leveling the score at 17-17.

The Sharks briefly took the lead with a penalty from Hendrikse, but the Stormers rallied, with Jean-Luc du Plessis scoring a try in the dying moments of the match. Libbok’s successful conversion sealed the victory for the Stormers, securing a 24-20 win.

Despite a late surge, the Sharks were unable to find a way back into the game, suffering a defeat after their victory over the Blue Bulls last weekend.

BKT United Rugby Championship, DHL Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa 28/12/2024
DHL Stormers vs Hollywoodbets Sharks
Salmaan Moerat of the DHL Stormers catches a kickoff
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