WINGER Rod Davies scored two tries as the Queensland Reds notched a bonus-point four tries before halftime in beating the Sharks 32-17 in Super Rugby yesterday.
The win ended a series of close matches for the Reds – two draws and a one-point win in their last three matches.
It pulled the Queenslanders to within a point of the first-place ACT Brumbies in the Australian conference, while the Sharks, last year’s runner-up, lost their fifth consecutive match.
The Reds led 29-3 at halftime but the Durban- based Sharks came back to score two tries to pull to within 12 points before flyhalf Quade Cooper kicked a penalty with seven minutes remaining. Cooper kicked two penalties and three conversions overall for 12 points.
The Faingaa brothers – Saia and Anthony – added tries to Davies’ total in the first half, while scrumhalf Will Genia led the home side well in the absence of regular skipper James Horwill.
The Sharks came out strongly in the second half, with tries to winger Piet Lindeque and flanker Derick Minnie adding some respectability to the scoreline.
l All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden kicked 17 points having started for the Chiefs, who edged the Western Force 22-21 in Super Rugby yesterday.
Sharks continue to sink down under
The win ended a series of close matches for the Reds – two draws and a one-point win in their last three matches.
It pulled the Queenslanders to within a point of the first-place ACT Brumbies in the Australian conference, while the Sharks, last year’s runner-up, lost their fifth consecutive match.
The Reds led 29-3 at halftime but the Durban- based Sharks came back to score two tries to pull to within 12 points before flyhalf Quade Cooper kicked a penalty with seven minutes remaining. Cooper kicked two penalties and three conversions overall for 12 points.
The Faingaa brothers – Saia and Anthony – added tries to Davies’ total in the first half, while scrumhalf Will Genia led the home side well in the absence of regular skipper James Horwill.
The Sharks came out strongly in the second half, with tries to winger Piet Lindeque and flanker Derick Minnie adding some respectability to the scoreline.
l All Blacks flyhalf Aaron Cruden kicked 17 points having started for the Chiefs, who edged the Western Force 22-21 in Super Rugby yesterday.
Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Trending Now
Latest Videos