The Sharks closed their United Rugby Championship (URC) regular season with an uninspiring but hard-fought 12-3 victory over the Scarlets in a tryless encounter at Kings Park on Saturday.
In a match plagued by errors and stifled attacking play, the Sharks relied on disciplined defense and accurate kicking to secure the win.
With both teams struggling for fluency, the game became a battle of territory and set pieces rather than expansive rugby. The Sharks’ pack dominated the scrums, while the Scarlets’ defense held firm but lacked the creativity to break through.
The result means the Sharks finish their URC campaign with a morale-boosting win, though questions remain over their attacking sharpness. Meanwhile, the Scarlets will be disappointed to end their season with a whimper after failing to cross the try line.
While far from a classic, the Sharks will take the points as they shift focus to future challenges, while the Scarlets head home with plenty to ponder.
Scorers:
Sharks 12 (3) – Penalties: Siya Masuku (1), Aphelele Fassi (3).
Scarlets 3 (3) – Drop Goal: Sam Costelow (1).
