URC: Siya Kolisi stars on Sharks return in narrow win over defending champions Glasgow

URC: Siya Kolisi stars on Sharks return in narrow win over defending champions Glasgow

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi starred on his return for the Sharks as the home team beat defending United Rugby Championship (URC) champions Glasgow 28-24 in Durban.

Boosted by the return of a number of Springboks, Jordan Hendrikse kicked an early penalty for Sharks before George Horne converted his own try to nudge the Warriors in front.

Hendrikse missed another effort from the tee but quickfire scores from Kolisi and Aphelele Fassi, one converted, saw Sharks move 15-7 ahead.

Horne added his second try prior to half-time but two Hendrikse penalties, the second after Glasgowâ™s Gregor Brown was sin-binned for a high tackle, extended Sharksâ™ lead to 21-12.

Sharks took further advantage when Grant Williams was quickest to a kick over the top to go over, with Hendrikse adding the extras.

But late tries from Rory Darge and Johnny Matthews, the latter converted by Adam Hastings, helped Glasgow claim two bonus points in suffering just a second defeat in nine URC matches.

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