The Sharks scored sensational tries but sank to their first Vodacom United Rugby Championship loss after Leinster blitzed the tourists in Dublin on Saturday. URC
Despite snapping at the heels of their opponents for the majority of their Vodacom United Rugby clash on Saturday, the Sharks suffered their first campaign defeat after Leinster ran riot in the second half.
With a strong start, and flashes of brilliance in the second half, the Sharks put on a show in Dublin, but Leinster’s execution after the break was a cut above as they ran in eight tries to five for a comfortable 54-34 victory.The defeat will sting but the Sharks will take confidence from a successful 2-1 tour campaign and a spirited performance against a strong Leinster outfit.
In a tit-for-tat first 40 minutes, Leinster drew first blood before the Sharks hit back with a try through some silky backline play with the ball drifting into the hands of Aphelele Fassi, who dotted down under the poles.
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