16 Mar 2014

Sharks in top spot with win over Reds

1:10 pm on 16 March 2014

The Reds have been left ruing three dropped balls with the tryline in clear sight as they failed to fight back from a sloppy start in their 35-20 Super Rugby loss to the Sharks in Durban.

Both sides scored two tries, but the undefeated Sharks' goal-kickers kept the scoreboard ticking over with a faultless performance to deliver the Reds their second loss of the season.

Flyhalf Patrick Lambie kicked seven from seven and centre Francois Steyn nailed his two penalty attempts for a combined haul of 25 points.

Sharks 35: Tries - W.Alberts, D. Chadwick, Pen - F.Steyn x2, P.Lambie x5, Con - P.Lambie x2

Reds 20: Tries - M.Harris, W.Genia, Pen - Q.Cooper x2, Con - Q.Cooper x2

Cards - B.Robinson (67th min yellow)