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Bosch misses late drop-goals in Sharks draw, Lions stay perfect
By Tom Webber
Curwin Bosch failed with two late drop-goal attempts as the Sharks drew 24-24 with the Waratahs, while the Lions beat the Bulls 49-35 to extend their perfect start to the Super Rugby season.
Fly-half Bosch saw his first attempt from 50 metres drift to the left and his second, which came from a similar distance after the 80th minute, was charged down as the Waratahs held on for a share of the spoils.
Lukhanyo Am crossed twice for the hosts, while Michael Hooper surged away to dot down for the Waratahs after Keegan Daniel lost possession when throwing a quick line-out to himself.
Robert du Preez converted his own score to put the Sharks back ahead with nine minutes remaining, but Bosch was unable to secure their first win of the season after Bernard Foley restored parity by adding the extras to Mitch Short's effort.
Before securing a bonus-point win, the Lions found themselves level with the Bulls at 21-21 when Handre Pollard crossed early in the second half.
Malcolm Marx moved the visitors ahead once more and the Lions surged clear thanks to a penalty try and Sylvian Mahuza's score as the Bulls were reduced to 13 men with Conraad van Vuuren and Nick de Jager shown yellow cards in quick succession.
Ross Cronje got the seventh try for Swys de Bruin's men, meaning Lizo Gqoboka and Travis Ismaiel crossing late was nothing more than a consolation.
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Go to commentsI’d take the Sharks, Stormers, Bulls, and Lions back in a second. Super Rugby Pacific is improving and the conference system sucked ass and never should have been implemented but if you think the quality of rugby is better without the South African franchises, you are kidding yourself.
And there is nothing authentic about Moana Pacifika, it is a sixth NZ franchise. Almost all of the players are NZ citizens, born and raised in NZ, were developed by NZ secondary schools and play in the NPC. The players just happen to be of Pacific heritage (just as there are a very large number of Pacific heritage players on the original five NZ franchises). Moana Pacifika is a marketing ploy for Auckland’s second SRP franchise.
Fiji Drua are legitimately a Pacific island team. Most players are born in Fiji, the players live and train in Fiji, and they play their home matches in Fiji.
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