01 May 2015
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In next weekend's action, the Sharks face the top-of-the-table Hurricanes in Wellington, while the Highlanders travel to Johannesburg to face the Lions.
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01 May 2015
Highlanders and All Black scrumhalf Aaron Smith kept the Sharks guessing... (Getty Images)
01 May 2015
But credit must be given to the Highlanders for adopting an enterprising, attacking style. Their skill set was far superior to the Sharks and it was a pleasure to watch them with ball in hand. South Africa's 'attack coaches' can have a look at how the Kiwis do things.
01 May 2015
A dreadful performance from the Sharks!
Poor skill set from the players, lack of intent on attack and simply no commitment on defence.
They have some serious problems...
01 May 2015
FULL-TIME: Highlanders 48-15 Sharks
01 May 2015
80'- The game ends when right wing Sibusiso Sithole knocks it on out wide after receiving a poor pass from Hoffmann. Why the Sharks decided to replace Reinach with Hoffmann is baffling to say the least...
01 May 2015
80'- Sharks with one last attacking chance outside the Highlanders 22 as the hooter sounds...
01 May 2015
79'- Marty Banks's conversion attempt is just away to the left...
Highlanders 48-15 Sharks
01 May 2015
77'- Replacement loose forward Elliot Dixon goes over in the corner after a concerted period of attack. Great leg drive there to force himself over!
01 May 2015
77'- TRY to the Highlanders!
01 May 2015
76'- The Highlanders set up a driving maul close to the Sharks tryline. Can they hot the half century mark?
01 May 2015
75'- Commentator Justin Marshall pokes fun: You know it's a tough day at the office when you start tackling yourself."
01 May 2015
74' - It's a comedy of errors as Sharks centre Andre Esterhuizen, trying to get into possession to take a pass, falls over his own feet!
01 May 2015
72' - Some enterprise on attack from the Sharks but unfortunately Wentzel knocks it on out wide. Terrible skill set...
01 May 2015
70'- Replacement flyhalf Lionel Cronje hits the left hand upright with his conversion attempt, and misses.
Highlanders 43-15 Sharks
01 May 2015
69'- Bismarck du Plessis scores after a dominant driving maul from a lineout. That's the only way they can score tries it seems.
01 May 2015
69'- TRY to the Sharks!
01 May 2015
69'- Sharks sub: Botha on for Alberts.
01 May 2015
67'- Highlanders subs: Aaron Smith and Sopoaga off, replaced by Tanaka and Emery.
01 May 2015
67'- CONVERSION slotted by Sopoaga.
Highlanders 43-10 Sharks
01 May 2015
65'- Reserve prop Brendon Edmonds scores under the posts for the Highlanders.
It all started after they counter-attacked from a turnover inside their own half. Terrific running rugby!
01 May 2015
65' - TRY to the Highlanders!
01 May 2015
64'- Another turnover and the Highlanders counter...
01 May 2015
63'- This appears the Sharks' only method of attack...
01 May 2015
63'- A strong driving maul from the Sharks brings play into the Highlanders 22m area...
01 May 2015
62'- A welcome penalty at scrum time for the Sharks. It gives them the chance to set up a linoeut inside Highlanders territory...
01 May 2015
60'- Sharks sub: Chadwick on for Mtawarira.
01 May 2015
60'- Sharks sub: Stevens on for Adriaanse.
01 May 2015
59'- Sopoaga's conversion attempt hits the uprights and goes to the right.
Highlanders 36-10 Sharks
01 May 2015
58'- TRY awarded to Aaron Smith. Only one team on the park now...
01 May 2015
58'- TMO CALL
Another TMO call as Aaron Smith barges over. The referee though wants to check for a forward pass from Buckman to Smith. It was a great break from Buckman in midfield.
01 May 2015
57'- CONVERSION slotted by Sopoaga.
Highlanders 31-10 Sharks
01 May 2015
56' - TRY awarded to Mark Reddish!
Silly from Hoffmann who took too long to dot the ball dead after it got slapped back from a lineout, before the Highlanders lock caught him out to dot down first.
01 May 2015
56'- TMO CALL
Lock Mark Reddish is claiming a try after he caught Hoffmann napping behind the goalline.
01 May 2015
55'- Esterhuizen clears for the Sharks, but not very far...
The Sharks scrum also appears under massive pressure here.
01 May 2015
54'- Highlanders butcher a try when Sopoaga knocks it on in front of the tryline. Scrumhalf Aaron Smith took too long to pass there...
01 May 2015
52'- Marty Banks is on for Ben Smith at fullback for the Highlanders, with the All Black fullback off for a concussion test.
01 May 2015
50'- Commentator Tony Johnson is so right when he says: "Chasing a game 14 points down is so tough when your best method of attack is the driving maul."
01 May 2015
50' - Now JP Pietersen drops it cold in midfield. Terrible skills from the Sharks backs...
01 May 2015
48'- METRES RUN
Highlanders 302
Sharks 160
01 May 2015
47'- The Sharks swing a wide, but unfortunately Esterhuizen knocks it on. Probably not used to receiving a ball running at full pace...
01 May 2015
46'- A big shove from the Highlanders sees them win a penalty at the ensuing scrum. The hosts are off the hook, but jeepers, these Sharks lack imagination on attack...
01 May 2015
44'- After 15 phases of attack, the Sharks are again held up over the line.
Another five-metre scrum coming up...
01 May 2015
43'- A try was on for all money out wide for the Sharks but Esterhuizen decides not to pass... sigh...
01 May 2015
42'- Bismarck du Plessis was the man who claimed the try...
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