KZN unbeaten at Craven Week

The Durban side proved to be a force to be reckoned with in the first half as they capitalised on their try-scoring chances and made fantastic line breaks to earn three tries in the first 21 minutes. The Pumas, however, managed to breach their defensive line a few minutes before half time for their first points of the match.

The Pumas, however, delivered an inspirational second-half showing as they retained possession and placed pressure on KwaZulu-Natal. This allowed them to spend more time in the opposition’s half, and the rewards followed as they earned four tries. But these efforts were cancelled out by two extra tries by the Sharks, which took the score to 38-27. The defeat marked the hosts’ second loss in the tournament.

Scorers:

Pumas – Tries: Barend Johannes Smit, Christoffel Andries Petrus Steynberg (2), Mfundo Kevin Ndhlovu, Siyabonga Praisegod Masuku. Conversion: Barend Johannes Smit.

KwaZulu-Natal – Tries: Curtis Jonas, Jacobus Coetzee (2), Morne Joubert (2). Conversions: Curtis Jonas (5). Penalty: Curtis Jonas.

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