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Sharks bite Clermont to secure place in Challenge Cup final

By PA
Siya Masuku of Hollywoodbets Sharks is hoisted into the air by team-mates after landing a match-winning conversion after the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stoop on May 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

The Sharks booked their place in the Challenge Cup final after striking with a late try to topple Clermont 32-21 at The Stoop.

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The 71st-minute score was made possible by Eben Etzebeth successfully challenging for a kick, with the South Africans’ attack then clicking into gear.

A superb off-load from Vincent Tshituka found Lukhanyo Am and he drew the last defender before providing Springboks team-mate Makazole Mapimpi with a simple run in.

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Fixture
Challenge Cup
Sharks
32 - 31
Full-time
Clermont
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The Sharks, who were 31-18 down heading into the final quarter, had Aphelele Fassi in the sin bin when Mapimpi pounced and still needed Siya Masuku to nail a tricky conversion to win.

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