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

The Fidelity ADT Lions will face the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV in the 2024 Carling Currie Cup Final this weekend in Johannesburg after winning their semi-finals.

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10 Siya Masuku Hollywoodbets Sharks 11 Stravino Jacobs Vodacom Bulls. Phot by Paul Parsons.

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

The Sharks progressed thanks to their superior try count, outscoring the Bulls by six tries to four.

14 Eduan Keyter Hollywoodbets Sharks 11 Stravino Jacobs Vodacom Bulls. Photo by Paul Parsons.

A standout moment came from Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane, whose dramatic second-half try in extra time levelled the scores, sealing the Sharks’ path to the final.

8 Cameron Hanekom Vodacom Bulls. Photo by Paul Parsons.

The season decider will take place next Saturday at Emirates Airline Park, with kickoff at 16:00 and live coverage on SuperSport.

2 Fez Mbatha Hollywoodbets Sharks 2 Akker van der Merwe Vodacom Bulls. Photo by Paul Parsons.

Match Score Breakdown:

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