The Sharks grabbed a scrappy win against the Saracens at Kings Park Stadium in Durban under interim coach JP Pietersen, pulling off a 28-23 result despite rain turning the pitch into a slip-and-slide. Siya Kolisi punched in an early try before flyhalf George Whitehead nailed four conversions, and the home squad outlasted a late comeback attempt by the English side.
Saracens hooker Theo Dan got binned for a no-arms tackle, which let the Sharks extend their lead through Grant Williams. The visitors clawed back through Angus Hall but could not finish the job after losing scrums all night.
Whitehead hit clutch kicks from the touchline, while Ethan Hooker broke tackles to set up the deciding score. The result puts the Sharks back in contention after getting demolished by Toulouse in the previous round.
Saracens hooker Theo Dan got binned for a no-arms tackle, which let the Sharks extend their lead through Grant Williams. The visitors clawed back through Angus Hall but could not finish the job after losing scrums all night.
Whitehead hit clutch kicks from the touchline, while Ethan Hooker broke tackles to set up the deciding score. The result puts the Sharks back in contention after getting demolished by Toulouse in the previous round.
