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Sharks edge Bordeaux to claim second victory in Champions Cup

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Siya Kolisi issues instructions to his Sharks team. Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU/AFP via Getty Images

Werner Kok scored a crucial try as Sharks continued their winning start to life in the Heineken Champions Cup with a 19-16 victory over Bordeaux.

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The South African franchise were marginal underdogs heading into the clash, despite debuting with a strong win against Harlequins, but once again showed they mean business as they successfully overturned a half-time deficit.

The French side were 13-9 ahead at the interval, with Renato Giammarioli going over for try after just seven minutes.

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Jules Gimbert converted and added a couple of penalties as the hosts cashed in on some errors, but nine points off the boot of Curwi Bosch, including a drop goal, kept things tight.

The game broke open at the start of the second period, Kok smartly gathering Boeta Chamberlain’s offload to touch down from close-range and give his side a lead they never surrendered.

Bosch put over the extras and slotted two of his next three penalties, with Zack Holmes replying for Bordeaux.

There was a lengthy delay after Madosh Tambwe suffered an unintentional collision with Kok late on, but when play resumed the Sharks were able to settle in and protect their advantage.

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JW 56 minutes ago
Ian Foster: 'You kid yourself that we were robbed'

That's not the truth at all, you're in fairtale territory. The only difference between those to types of teams, is luck.


That lie has been found out, with those teams previously sharing the kudos for working on discipline, now some of being the worst. It is simply a poor indignation of the quality, and easyness, of refereeing. Even the judiciary panel called Sam Cane, a liar.


One thing I will say to any South African readers, after watching a replay of the Final again to see how many tackles Frizell made, was that I viewed Frizells takedown of Bongi incorrectly. It having reviewed during that period, I had failed to watch the live footage, I had only analyzed the replays. Previously, I tried to defend Frizell for pulling out of the neck roll and, instead, accidentally falling on Bongi's leg. The angle that I saw live made be look closer and indeed, Frizell was indeed trying to level him off. As Bongi himself said afterwards "thank god for my NECK", because otherwise Frizells full weight would have done a lot more damage I'd imagine (which I think was his own point).


So previously I had critized the review officer for giving Cane a (incorrect) red card because he couldn't/didn't give one to Frizell. Now I can understand more where he was coming from. So mainly, I'd just like to apologize to and SAn's who I had tried to defend that situation of only deserving of a penalty for (if that), when in fact it was more deserving of a red than Sam Canes tackle imo.

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SK 2 hours ago
Does the next Wallabies coach have to be an Australian?

Just hire a South African, you know you want to. Get Jake White in, he has coveted the job for many years or give the job to Franco Smith, he would jump at it given the opportunity to take the Glasgow game to the Wallabies. Johan Ackermann is no longer free but he would accept any forthcoming offers and if you feel like poaching a young talent go for JP Pietersen or Joey Mongalo who have earned a pretty decent reputation with the Sharks. Jacques Fourie would make you defend all day so he's a no go but Dobbo will make you play the right way and with his creative writing qualification he will put a fanciful spin on any story. Cash Van Rooyen knows how to get a tune out of young players and make a sum equal more than its parts. If you are feeling like taking a wild punt go for attack guru and winner of the award for most biased SA rugby pundit of all time then your man is Swys De Bruin. If you are in the market for some almost South Africans just go for Plumtree, Felix Jones or even for the new kid on the block, Tony Brown. If you are feeling really adventurous and I mean really adventurous plump for Alistair Coetzee who would I'm sure love a change after the regular beatings he took with Namibia and of course if you wanna play it safe just get in Jacques Nienaber who will give you his own refined, extra-special brand of strong South African conservatism. Lets be real though, the best appointment would be Stevie L who coaches half the Aussie team already so why not give him the other half and see what he can do. A good coach who has trained with the best and whom has a good world view of the game. He is ready for higher honours, has the pedigree and is also well liked by the media. He is a world cup winner and is greatly respected in the game. A worthy candidate for sure.

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