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The Lions have kept their United Rugby Championship playoff hopes alive with a bonus point victory over the Sharks in Johannesburg. The home side ran in six tries to one to record a 40-10 win in a match that was interrupted by heavy rain and lightning.

The Sharks drew first blood, courtesy of the kicking boot of flyhalf, Siya Masuku, who slotted a penalty in the third minute. But the Lions hit back almost immediately. Number nine, Sanele Nohamba went over after orchestrating a perfect little break and Jordan Hendrikse kicked the conversion. Moments later, they were at it again. This time, a joint team effort, and a great cross-kick by Nohamba, sent number six, JC Pretorius over. After 13 minutes, the hosts enjoyed a 14-3 lead. Lions fullback, Quan Horn scored his fourth URC try of the season in the 24th minute after a period of sustained pressure by the hosts.

The Sharks finally managed their first try of the match after a Nohamba kicked was charged down and right wing, Eduan Keyter went over. That’s how matters remained for the rest of the first half. Despite enjoying slightly more possession and territory, the Sharks trailed the Lions 19-10 after 40 minutes.The Lions started slowly but grew in confidence as the half progressed, and things went from bad to worse for the Sharks.

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