Rugby

Round 8 Super Rugby Wrap

by
Lungelo Mdladla
April 8, 2019

This Jaguares snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, Super Sharks thrash Lions, Crusaders secure bonus-point win over Brumbies, Blues hold off valiant Waratahs, check out our video highlights and Round 8 Super Rugby wrap.

Jaguares snatch victory from the jaws of defeat

The Blue Bulls were left stunned as a late brace of tries by Domingo Miotti saw them fall to a 20-22 defeat in their Super Rugby encouther against the Jaguares at Loftus Versveld Stadium on Saturday.

Two stunning backline moves that included 13 phases and over 25 passes resulted in two glorious tries for Motti (73′, 75′). The home side’s defence looked completely spellbound by the magisty of it. Although they better have a more rational explanation for their defensive coach who is bound to be absolutely livid with their late lapse in concentration.

Miotti was only able to convert the first of his tries, but ultimately it was enough to secure them a late, dramatic and completely unexpected 20-22 win.

Super Sharks thrash Lions in Johannesburg

The Sharks proved too strong for the Lions and claimed a 42-5 win over their hosts in a one-sided Super Rugby encounter in Johannesburg on Friday.

The visitors were full value for their win as they were the dominant side for long periods and a superb first-half performance laid the platform for this win.

Everything the Durban-based outfit tried seemed to come off during the opening stanza and they held a 25-0 lead at the interval.

They eventually outscored the Lions by six tries to one with Makazole Mapimpi scoring a brace and Jacques Vermeulen, Lukhanyo Am, Thomas du Toit and Aphelele Fassi also crossed the whitewash. The Sharks’ other points came courtesy of a penalty and a conversion from Robert du Preez while Curwin Bosch also succeeded with two conversions and a penalty.