If the Sharks’ performance against Zebre in their United Rugby Championship (URC) opener is anything to go by, they look set for another tough season.
Though the Sharks secured a bonus point when they defeated Zebre 42-37 in Parma, Italy, on Friday night, their performance was nothing to write home about.
The match produced 10 tries, with each side scoring five tries apiece as the Sharks survived a second-half scare to win the clash. Reniel Hugo, Kerron van Vuuren, Werner Kok, debutant Rohan Janse van Rensburg and James Venter scored tries for the visitors as Boeta Chamberlain contributed 17 points through his boot.
Luca Bigi, Simone Gessi, Taina Fox-Matamua, Gabrielle Venditti and Jacopo Trulla scored for the hosts. Yes, the Sharks were depleted by injuries and are also missing a number of their players, who are with the Springboks, but they need to have serious depth considering they have a demanding season ahead with the European Champions Cup .
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