Sharks claim first Currie Cup win

Sharks claim first Currie Cup win

The Cell C Sharks secured a four tries en route to a 33-25 win over a much-improved EP Kings in Durban on Saturday.

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The Sharks returned to winning ways after losing to the Pumas last weekend while the Kings turned in a vastly improved performance at Growthpoint King's Park.

The Sharks led 18-10 at half-time.

After the break, the visitors scored two quick tries through to Steven Sykes and Enrico Acker to lead the Sharks 22-18.

Dan du Preez scored for the Sharks in the 55th minute to edge ahead in a nervy contest.

Scorers:

Sharks

Tries: André Esterhuizen, Lionel Cronjé, Dan du Preez, Paul Jordaan

Conversions: Joe Pietersen (2)

Penalties: Pietersen (3).

EP Kings

Tries: George Whitehead, Tim Agaba, Steven Sykes, Enrico Acker

Conversion: Scott van Breda

Penalty: Whitehead

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