S3, SRC, Semi Final: Sharks vs. Hurricanes

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49.15

Good attacking move from the Hurricanes. It looks like Son has crossed the line in the corner. We'll have to go to the TMO here, because Wes Welker tackled him at the line and the referee was unsighted... Over to the TMO...

 

...Quite clear on the replay. Welker with a superb tackle and the ball is held up! 5m scrum.

And Welker delivers again with a massive hit at the scrum. He forces the error from Glensor and the Sharks win a penalty. The ball is cleared.

And his reward for this good work? Shane Masters comes on to replace him!

 

52.15

Another good Hurricanes attack snuffed out as a last ditch ankle-tap from Jordan Logan on Jason Denton sees Denton drop the ball and knock it on. Outstanding defensive work yet again. The score stays at 7 - 3.

 

61.30

Stroud tackled by Read. Good tackle, but the Sharks secure this. Wait, the ref's called a penalty against the Hurricanes. Scoble kicks it easily. It puts them a converted try ahead

Sharks 10 - 3 Hurricanes

 

66.30

Penalty to the Hurricanes. Very kickable, but Ames kicks deep, and kicks well into the corner. Line out to the Canes, just 5m from the Sharks' line.

Rookie Chris Smith under pressure with the throw, and he's over cooked that...

...Straight to Brett Gemmell, who seizes the unexpected opportunity and thrusts at the Sharks' line. He's lined up Ashleigh Stroud who is flattened by Gemmell's palm.

He's over, and scoots through to dot down.

Tricky kick for Ames to follow...

 

...and he just about curls it round the post! The scores are level with just under 14 minutes to play!

Sharks 10 - 10 Canes