Sharks head coach John Plumtree was pleased with his team's comprehensive performance in their URC victory against Cardiff, despite facing a tough challenge from the Welsh side.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree expressed his satisfaction with his team's comprehensive performance against a formidable Cardiff side in the United Rugby Championship ( URC ). He acknowledged Cardiff 's potential to win the match, stating that they played excellent attacking rugby and tested the Sharks ' defense on numerous occasions.
Plumtree commended his replacements for their impactful contributions from the bench, particularly Deon Slabbert, who performed well despite joining the team only a few days prior.He also praised Jason Jenkins for adapting effectively to the lineouts and securing the necessary results after losing two forwards early in the game. Plumtree emphasized the Sharks' ability to respond quickly to Cardiff's early tries by Alex Mann and Gabe Hamer-Webb. He highlighted the crucial role of impact players in the final 15 minutes, successfully closing out the game.Plumtree lauded the front row's excellent performance and acknowledged the contributions of Lukhanyo Am, Francois Venter, and Jaden Hendrikse in the backline. He acknowledged the challenging nature of the game, stating that it could have gone either way, but ultimately, the Sharks secured a valuable away victory. He praised Cardiff for their spirited performance and the overwhelming support from their home crowd.
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