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Lions give hapless Sharks URC hiding

02 Mar 2024

Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Hollywoodbets Sharks at the RDS Arena in Dublin. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

The Sharks’ miserable United Rugby Championship campaign continued as they were beaten 40-10 by the Lions in Johannesburg.

The Lions ran in tries from scrum-half Sanele Nohamba, flanker JC Pretorius, full-back Quan Horn, prop Conraad van Vuuren, Erich Cronje and Hanru Sirgel, with fly-half Jordan Hendrikse kicking five conversions to maintain their play-off hopes.

The second half kicked off 30 minutes late due to a thunderstorm, and Sharks’ hopes of staying in the contest were extinguished through a strong finish by their opponents that secured a bonus-point.

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Wing Eduan Keyter touched down for the Sharks, while Siya Masuku kicked a penalty and conversion, but they have now lost 10 league games this season and remain bottom of the table.

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fl 50 minutes ago

New Bath signing Henry Arundell set to revive England career

Not sure anyone on this thread thinks this is the touring squad.

Like I said, Josh Hodge should be in the squad ahead of him, as should Jack Cotgreave. Steward and Hassell-Collins should both be in when the real squad is announced next week.

Arundell is a very good player, but there’s better options available.

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ch 58 minutes ago

Only two Lions make Gallagher Premiership team of the season

It is not a case of thinking he is not good enough. I just think it is a bit too early in his career to make the step up to full international level. I do rate him highly but he now also has Henry Arundel to compete with. Arundel may of course play at full back.

I very much enjoyed reading your reply. Very interesting.

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NB 1 hour ago

Broken hand or not, Richie Mo'unga is still New Zealand's best 10

Fair summary S. I think Shag was able to get away with BB at 10 because the rest of the side was so strong. But the early signs were there - I recall NZ losing to Wales in Cardiff with BB having a mare [2014?] until Colin Slade came on and he went to 15.

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NB 1 hour ago