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Sharks XV secure final spot after thrilling 40-40 draw with Bulls

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In a thrilling encounter at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV secured a spot in the season finale despite a 40-40 draw with the Vodacom Bulls.

The Sharks advanced due to their higher try count, scoring six tries compared to the Bulls’ four.

A standout moment was delivered by Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane, whose dramatic try in the second half of extra time leveled the scores, securing the Sharks’ place in the final.

The season’s ultimate showdown will occur next Saturday at Emirates Airline Park, kicking off at 16:00 with live coverage on SuperSport.

Match Score Breakdown:

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Vodacom Bulls 40 (23), Hollywoodbets Sharks XV 40 (19)

Vodacom Bulls

  • Tries: Stravino Jacobs (2), Cameron Hanekom, Keagan Johannes
  • Conversions: Johan Goosen (3), Boeta Chamberlain
  • Penalty Goals: Johan Goosen (4)

Hollywoodbets Sharks XV

  • Tries: Emile van Heerden, James Venter, Bradley Davids, Ethan Hooker, André Esterhuizen, Trevor Nyakane
  • Conversions: Siya Masuku (4), Lionel Cronje



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