Sharks flyhalf Siya Masuku has been in impressive form, winning two man-of-the-match gongs in the Challenge Cup.
'I think he’s a good general for the team. He’s been good since he got his opportunity to start in the 10 jersey.'have managed to win four games in a row in all competitions, and key to their recent good form has been the performance of flyhalf Siya Masuku, who has taken on the responsibility of being the team’s general at flyhalf.
Masuku has won back-to-back man-of-the-match awards in the Challenge Cup, putting in telling performances against Zebre in the last 16 and Edinburgh in the quarter-final this last weekend.showed just what he is made of as he did not have the greatest start to the game, but he composed himself, dictated the game and contributed 15 points through his boot.“I’m really proud of Siya. He had a few bad moments but I’m really pleased with the way he overcame them.
“I think he’s done well for us, to push us in the right direction. I think he’s a good general for the team. He’s been good since he got his opportunity to start in the 10 jersey,” Powell said.“I think he’s an all-round good flyhalf, he defends well, he can take the ball to the line, he distributes well and his kicking game is good as well,” said Powell.
“He’s good with his decision making, when to sit a little bit deeper and when to really attack that line and try to create something around that 10 channel.” The Sharks return to URC action on Friday when they take on Glasgow Warriors away at the Scotstoun Stadium .WATCH: ‘Most of us were in shock’ – Cape Town bar slammed over alleged homophobic slurs and racism Challenge Cup semi-final berth brings joy to Sharks faithful
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