In a compelling United Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, the Lions secured a dominant six-try victory over the Sharks, with the final score standing at 40-10. The match, eagerly anticipated by fans, saw the Lions aiming for their second win of the season against the Sharks, following Jaque Fourie's advice to attack from the outset. Sanele Nohamba, playing at scrum-half for the Lions against his old side, was particularly outstanding, contributing significantly to the team's attack and scoring a remarkable try. The game was momentarily delayed for 20 minutes due to thunder, lightning, and a torrential downpour in Johannesburg, but the Lions maintained their lead, having been ahead 19-10 at halftime. Jordan Hendrikse's contribution of 10 points was crucial in the Lions' victory. This win marks the Lions' second triumph over the Sharks this season, further cementing their position in the URC standings, while the Sharks remain at the bottom with only one win from 11 league matches.
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Jordan Hendrikse kicked 10 points as the Lions beat the Sharks for the second time this season in a weather-affected six-try win in Johannesburg on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/pGEkN9ZHk9
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F-T: Lions 40, Sharks 10. A hugely impressive six-try display from the relentless Lions either side of the thunder and lightning in Johannesburg. The Sharks remain rooted to the bottom of the URC table with just one win from 11 league matches.
The start of the second half of Lions v Sharks has been delayed for 20 minutes because of thunder and lightning, amid a torrential downpour in Johannesburg. The Lions leading 19-10 at the break, with scrum-half Sanele Nohamba taking centre stage.
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What a step from Sanele Nohamba for that try. He really is box office. Playing at scrum-half for the Lions today.
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Jaque Fourie has urged the Lions to attack from the off in the hunt for their second win of the year against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC https://t.co/tF1xiIno6d