In a thrilling Challenge Cup quarter-final match, the Sharks, fired up by Eben Etzebeth, overcame Edinburgh with a final score of 36-30, marking a significant comeback from a halftime deficit where they trailed 14-16. This victory at Durban on Saturday not only showcased the Sharks' resilience but also highlighted Flyhalf Siya Masuku's pivotal role, who contributed 18 points to the win. The Sharks' triumph has historical significance as they became the first South African team to advance to the semi-finals of a European rugby competition for the first time. They are set to face French team Clermont in the upcoming round. The match was part of a weekend filled with rugby excitement, including the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcomes of these crucial matches.
Who will we see in the final? ๐ The ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ after an incredible weekend of rugby ๐ฅ๐ #ChallengeCupRugby https://t.co/Myx0dYcIVK
The Sharks will face French side Clermont in the last four after Plumtreeโs side recorded a 36-30 win over Edinburgh in Durban in their quarterfinal on Saturday. https://t.co/XPD1WQJLEG
๐คฉ Expecting more magic like this from Antoine Dupont todayโฆ ๐ด Toulouse vs Exeter Chiefs ๐ช ๐บ ITV1 from 2:30pm โฐ Kick-Off - 3:00pm #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/SvSw9i9qCH
Lovely day for it โ๏ธ Toulouse vs Exeter @ChampionsCup quarter final. Live on @ITV @ITVRugby #ChampionsCup https://t.co/WtLpbieZoH
Sunday afternoon rugby underway ๐ Who are you picking in the final #ChallengeCupRugby Quarter Final? ๐บ @tntsports @discoveryplusUK #BENvCON https://t.co/WLNYeS8pFk
The Sharks became the first South African team to qualify for a European rugby semi-final when they beat Edinburgh 36-30 in their Challenge Cup semi-final on Saturday. | @kaymorizm https://t.co/XmvzZb4AZg
REPORT: Despite leading narrowly at half-time, Edinburgh were ultimately undone by a Sharks team that put poor United Rugby Championship form to one side. #ChallengeCup https://t.co/qlAUorn8k6
Challenge Cup Semi Finals: Gloucester v ASM Clermont Sharks v Benetton or Connacht
Flyhalf Siya Masuku kicked 18 points as the Sharks fought back to overpower Edinburgh on Saturday in Durban to progress to the Challenge Cup last four for the first time. https://t.co/gMVyaQ33dz
๐ฆ THE SHARKS BECOME THE FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM TO REACH THE EMI-FINALS OF #ChallengeCupRugby! #SHAvEDI https://t.co/EgYwKEStLw
F/t Sharks 36 Edinburgh 30 in Challenge Cup quarter final. Edinburgh had been two points ahead at the break.
Sharks discipline means that they trail 14-16 at the break. Edinburgh will be pleased that they leading but they gifted the Sharks so many opportunities that the hosts just didn't make the most of. #SHAvEDI
The Sharks trail at the break as Edinburgh look to shock the Springbok laden side ๐ฒ https://t.co/USAibncXoP https://t.co/I31Qwkpupd
H-t Sharks 14 Edinburgh 16. The visitors doing well.
Sharks v Edinburgh 15min to go! โฑ๏ธ Live Updates ๐ข Scores ๐งฎ Stats ๐ฃ๏ธ Reaction & More
It was an unforgettable final in 2023 โฎ๏ธ Who's winning when @leinsterrugby and @staderochelais meet again this afternoon? ๐บ 5:15pm on @tntsports and @discoveryplusUK #InvestecChampionsCup https://t.co/YiWMXdyYjt
Who do you think will be progressing through to the #ChallengeCupRugby Semi Finals? ๐ค You can catch every game this weekend live on @tntsports and @discoveryplusUK ๐บ https://t.co/RfEffil2Ds
Which #InvestecChampionsCup Quarter Final are you most looking forward to this weekend?
Eben Etzebeth has fired up his Sharks teammates for the Challenge Cup playoff against Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday. https://t.co/mozyduFnMs
Jumping into the #InvestecChampionsCup Quarter Finals ๐ Which teams will leave their mark and progress one step closer to the Final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ๐ Catch every game live on @tntsports and @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/ZQecV9ggg2