Sharks break Lions hearts to win Currie Cup final after last-gasp Hendrikse penalty

A long-range penalty at the death by fullback Jordan Hendrikse saw the Sharks beat the Lions 16-14 in Saturday's Currie Cup final at Ellis Park.

The Lions thought they had won the game when replacement flanker Sibabalo Qoma scored a late try.

The hosts were leading 14-13 after the hooter and had a lineout inside Sharks territory. They won the lineout but then lost possession from which the Sharks won a penalty.

It was almost 60m out, but Hendrikse stepped up to slot the penalty under immense pressure.

It was a stunning end to a game that started like a damp squib. The scores were level 0-0 at half-time in wet conditions.

But the second half proved more entertaining and the finale proved nothing short of thrilling.

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Scorers:

Lions 14 (0)

Try: Nico Steyn, Sibabalo Qoma

Conversions: Sanele Nohamba (2)

Sharks 16 (0)

Try: Ethan Hooker

Conversion: Siya Masuku

Penalties: Masuku, Jordan Hendrikse (2)