Sharks player ratings vs Munster (URC QF)

The Sharks defeated Munster 6-4 in a place kicking competition after their hugely dramatic United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Durban ended 24-24 after extra-time.

Here is our Sharks player highlights

15 Aphelele Fassi 9/10. 1 Try. Mr secure at the back. Left boot was used to turn Munster around

14 Ethan Hooker 8/10. 1 Try. Man of the match made 84 metsr from 6 carries.

13 Lukhanyo Am 7/10. Nothing flashy from the outside center

12 Andre Esterhuizen 8/10. From the lineouts, he got the Sharks over the advantage line with 11 carries

11 Makazole Mapimpi 8/10. Strong running from the Springbok winger. Made 81 meters and beat 5 defenders

10 Jordan Hendrikse 7/10.Decision making in the first half was not always on target

9 Jaden Hendrikse 8/10.1 Penalty and three conversions. Decisions made in the first half not always on point and slow to the breakdowns but stepped up to make the kicks.

8 Siya Kolisi 7/10. The Springbok captain had a solid outing. NOthing fancy but him and his loseforwards each made 9 tackles

7 Vincent Tshituka 8/10. Would want to forget about the knock from the Munster restart but boy can he carry. 

6 James Venter 7/10. Work horse for the Sharks on defence

5 Jason Jenkins Left the field after 12 minutes

4 Eben Etzebeth (captain) 9/10. Got a big pump under his left eye but he led the Sharks to a famouse victory. 7 Carries and 12 tackles.

3 Vincent Koch 8/10. Big shift in defence from the Springbok prop. Munster had a horrid night in the scrums

2 Bongi Mbonambi 8/10. Lineouts were on point. Strong in defence.

1 Ox Nche 8/10. Copy and paste Vincent Koch.

Replacements

16 Fez Mbatha. 9/10. Played for 22 mintutes, scored a try and hit all his lineouts! Solid

17 Ntuthuko Mchunu 8/10. Played 22 minutes and every carry he made meters. 

18 Hanro Jacobs 8/10. Came on in the 22nd minute and made mince of the scrums.

19 Emile van Heerden 8/10. Came on in the 12th minute and ran the lineouts succesfully. Made 11/12 tackles

20 Phepsi Buthelezi 8/10. Played for 25mins and beat three defenders. Ran over Crowley

21 Bradley Davids 10/10. Came on for one minute in extra time to qualify for the place kicking contest. Steps up and kicks 2/2 

22 Francois Venter 8/10. Strong running when he came on for Am.

23 Yaw Penxe N/A