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Sharks and Toulouse dished up some preposterous tries this afternoon
By Ian Cameron
In a thrilling Champions Cup quarter-final clash between Toulouse and the Sharks, both teams scored outrageous tries in the South of France. Despite the lopsided 54-20 scoreline in favour of the hosts, the match was a spectacle of tremendous skill and athleticism from both sides.
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Despite a valiant effort by the Sharks, Toulouse proved to be too much for the South African team, utterly dominating the second 40 minutes. The French side’s performance harked back to the type of free-flowing tries that the club is famous for.
In the first half it was however the URC side’s halfbacks that shone the brightest.
Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams showcased incredible pace and timing to capitalize on a 50-meter break initiated by flyhalf Curwin Bosch, which started in the 22. Williams caught up with the South African flyhalf just as he was being tackled, grabbed the ball, and darted over the try line for a stunning score.
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Not to be outdone, Toulouse fullback Thomas Ramos finished off a sweeping Toulouse move that was described as “vintage” by the BT Sports commentators. The try was a result of slick passing and offloading, as Toulouse players exchanged the ball with lightning-fast speed before Ramos received it and raced over the line.
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There was also a remarkable solo effort from Romain Ntamack, who dummied his way through the Sharks’ defence in the 78th minute.
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While Toulouse emerged as the clear winners, Champions Cup newbies the Sharks can take pride in their performance.
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