The DHL Stormers secured a 25-21 victory against the Sharks in Durban, extending their winning streak against South African rivals. A late penalty sealed the win for the Stormers, who continue their impressive run against local teams. The Sharks made a comeback but had to settle for a losing bonus point. The Stormers now prepare for a highly anticipated match against the Vodacom Bulls in March.
The DHL Stormers held on to deny the resurgent Sharks in Durban on Saturday and extend their streak against SA rivals. A 70th-minute penalty from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu gave the DHL Stormers the buffer they needed to claim a 25-21 win at a packed Kings Park. The win sees the Stormers continue their incredible run against South African opposition, which stretches back to 2021, ahead of the much-anticipated clash with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria in March.
Five points separate the two teams on the log after the Bulls claimed a full house of points against the Lions in Johannesburg earlier on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Sharks, who trailed by 15 points in the second half, had to settle for a losing bonus point after threatening an incredible comeback thanks to the impact of their bench. The Stormers had all the possession and territory in the opening exchanges and camped down in the Sharks’ 22, but it took until the 16th minute for the dam wall to break when Joseph Dweba sprinted over after Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s cross-field kick found Ben Loader
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