May 14, 2022 - 16:03
By news24.com

High-flying Cheetahs thump Sharks to stay unbeaten in Currie Cup

The Cheetahs made it nine wins from nine when they thumped the Sharks 44-15 in a Currie Cup encounter in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

The Cheetahs ran in six tries to two as they outgunned their opponents from Durban in all departments.

AS IT HAPPENED | Cheetahs v Sharks

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The hosts secured their try-scoring bonus point on the stroke of half-time, and while they took their foot off the peddle somewhat in the second stanza, the result was never really in doubt.

The Cheetahs were their usual enterprising selves as they ran the Sharks ragged on several occasions. They also bossed the set pieces and dominated the Sharks physically.

The home side's halfbacks, Ruan Pienaar and Siya Masuku, controlled proceedings well after receiving ample go-forward possession from their pack.

The Cheetahs' bonus-point win sees them move up to top spot in the Currie Cup standings on 41 points, although the Bulls (37 points) can reclaim top spot if they claim a bonus-point win over the Lions in Pretoria later on Saturday. The Cheetahs do, however, have a game in hand on the Bulls.

The Sharks, meanwhile, suffered their fourth loss of the season and remain third on 24 points.

Scorers:

Cheetahs 44 (24)

Tries: Victor Sekekete, Marnus van der Merwe, Cohen Jasper, Andisa Ntsila, Mihlali Mosi, Louis van der Westhuizen

Conversions: Ruan Pienaar (3), Siya Masuku

Penalties: Pienaar, Masuku

Sharks 15 (10)

Tries: Cameron Wright, Dan Jooste

Conversions: Boeta Chamberlain

Penalty: Chamberlain

Teams:

Cheetahs