The Sharks ended their European tour with a third win from three, after Lyon in the Challenge Cup and Cardiff in the URC.
On Saturday, October 31, the rain turned the game into a defensive battle. Gianni Lombard opened the scoring after a Zekhethelo Siyaya kick; the 19-year-old was voted player of the match by the fans. Munster’s only reply was a JJ Hanrahan penalty just before the break (5-3).
The turning point, with 14
Lombard made it 8-3 in the 53rd minute. Three minutes later Ox Nche was yellow-carded. The Sharks answered at once: Emile van Heerden stole a lineout, Nick Hatton was stopped near the line and Ivan van Zyl, just on, finished in the 58th minute. Lombard converted from the touchline.
Munster’s low point
Munster had not scored so little at home in the league since December 26, 2023, a 3-9 against Leinster. The province have one win, one draw and three defeats from five rounds. The Sharks, beaten only at the Stormers (39-22), are fourth on 19 points.
Key figures
3 from 3 the Sharks' record on their European tour
3 points Munster's lowest home league score since December 2023
12th Munster's position after five rounds
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