In a match that swirled with emotion and electric play, Siya Kolisi bid farewell to the Sharks with a stellar two-try performance, propelling his team to a commanding 54-19 victory over Zebre at Kings Park. Youngster Vusi Moyo, debuting at flyhalf, was nothing short of a revelation, chalking up 15 points that included a try on his first outing. The win served as a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster Vodacom URC season for the Sharks, who wrapped up the campaign in 10th place.
The game kicked off with both teams struggling to find their rhythm, marred by unforced errors that stifled momentum. However, the Sharks quickly shook off the cobwebs, with Jaco Williams breaking the deadlock by muscling his way over the line under intense pressure. Zebre responded swiftly, with Malik Faissal piercing through to level the scores. It wasn't long before Kolisi, following a clever lineout play and a slick pass from Ox Nché, reclaimed the lead for the Sharks, slicing through the defense to touch down.
"Siya Kolisi wants to sign off from the Sharks in style ???????"
Zekhethelo Siyaya added to the tally with a mesmerizing run, evading Zebre defenders to score, showcasing the depth of talent at the Sharks' disposal. The match intensity escalated when Zebre's Alessandro Fusco received a yellow card for cynical play. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Kolisi once again found the try line, this time from a powerful maul. Post-halftime, the Sharks continued to dominate, with Moyo marking his debut with a try, and Manu Tshituka bulldozing over from close quarters to add another.
Zebre fought back in the last quarter with tries from Simone Gesi and Giovanni Quattrini, but it was too little too late. The Sharks kept piling on the pressure, with Le Roux Malan and Ross Braude rounding off the scoring, following another brilliant break from André Esterhuizen.
"The Siyaya is in motion ???? The Sharks fullback steps his way past the defenders ?"
The final whistle marked an emotional day for Kolisi and the Sharks alike. As the curtain fell on his chapter with the Sharks, the stalwart flanker couldn’t have asked for a more fitting send-off. The Sharks will look to build on this performance next season, hoping the surge in form can translate into a more consistent campaign.
SHARKS: Tries: Jaco Williams, Siya Kolisi (2), Zekhethelo Siyaya, Vusi Moyo, Manu Tshituka, Le Roux Malan, Ross Braude. Conversions: Vusi Moyo (5), Jean Smith (2).
ZEBRE: Tries: Malik Faissal, Simone Gesi, Giovanni Quattrini. Conversions: Giovanni Montemauri (2).
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In a match that swirled with emotion and electric play, Siya Kolisi bid farewell to the Sharks with a stellar two-try performance, propelling his team to a commanding 54-19 victory over Zebre at Kings Park. Youngster Vusi Moyo, debuting at flyhalf, was nothing short of a revelation, chalking up 15 points that included a try on his first outing. The win served as a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster Vodacom URC season for the Sharks, who wrapped up the campaign in 10th place.
The game kicked off with both teams struggling to find their rhythm, marred by unforced errors that stifled momentum. However, the Sharks quickly shook off the cobwebs, with Jaco Williams breaking the deadlock by muscling his way over the line under intense pressure. Zebre responded swiftly, with Malik Faissal piercing through to level the scores. It wasn't long before Kolisi, following a clever lineout play and a slick pass from Ox Nché, reclaimed the lead for the Sharks, slicing through the defense to touch down.
"Siya Kolisi wants to sign off from the Sharks in style ???????"
Zekhethelo Siyaya added to the tally with a mesmerizing run, evading Zebre defenders to score, showcasing the depth of talent at the Sharks' disposal. The match intensity escalated when Zebre's Alessandro Fusco received a yellow card for cynical play. Capitalizing on the numerical advantage, Kolisi once again found the try line, this time from a powerful maul. Post-halftime, the Sharks continued to dominate, with Moyo marking his debut with a try, and Manu Tshituka bulldozing over from close quarters to add another.
Zebre fought back in the last quarter with tries from Simone Gesi and Giovanni Quattrini, but it was too little too late. The Sharks kept piling on the pressure, with Le Roux Malan and Ross Braude rounding off the scoring, following another brilliant break from André Esterhuizen.
"The Siyaya is in motion ???? The Sharks fullback steps his way past the defenders ?"
The final whistle marked an emotional day for Kolisi and the Sharks alike. As the curtain fell on his chapter with the Sharks, the stalwart flanker couldn’t have asked for a more fitting send-off. The Sharks will look to build on this performance next season, hoping the surge in form can translate into a more consistent campaign.
SHARKS: Tries: Jaco Williams, Siya Kolisi (2), Zekhethelo Siyaya, Vusi Moyo, Manu Tshituka, Le Roux Malan, Ross Braude. Conversions: Vusi Moyo (5), Jean Smith (2).
ZEBRE: Tries: Malik Faissal, Simone Gesi, Giovanni Quattrini. Conversions: Giovanni Montemauri (2).