The Sharks were made to sweat for a Vodacom United Rugby Championship win against Zebre in Parma after the hosts responded tenaciously to an 18-point half-time deficit. URC
The Sharks were made to sweat for a Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign-opening bonus-point win against Zebre in Parma after the hosts responded tenaciously to an 18-point half-time deficit.
After the Sharks dominated the first half and slipped into cruise control, Zebre – who lost narrowly to Leinster in the first round – provided another almighty scare to one of the tournament favourites. The Sharks could not have asked for a more comfortable opening to the match as their forward pack was indomitable, setting a perfect platform for the lively and accurate Grant Williams with a surfeit of quick ball on attack.
It was during the first half that debutant centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg crossed for his first try in Sharks colours. The big midfielder enjoyed a solid first outing, breaking tackles at will and providing the Sharks with an element that they missed last season.
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