Sharks create a maul which gains them to the half way line.

Great work from Botha, earning the Sharks the penalty and allowing them to exit their 22m.

Blues maul is defended and the ball is spread.

Botha offside , the Blues turn down an opportunity to go for poles and kick for the corner.

Nanai rips the ball on the Sharks 22m, Blues on the attack.

Penalty to the sharks, who opt to go for poles.

A quick kick through is touched down behind the Sharks 22m, by them. 22m drop out.

Beast drops the ball in the Sharks 22m, giving Blues an attacking opportunity.

Blues kick off to get the game under way.

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Last time these teams met up the Blues picked up a 5 point victory, breaking a 10 match losing streak against the Durban side.
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