Young Sharks fullback Luan Giliomee was named Player of the Match for an outstanding performance against the Lions at Woodburn Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Friday night. Picture: BackpagePix
Sharks XV coach Mike Vowles believes his side produced their best performance of the Currie Cup season despite being held to a 22-22 draw by the Lions at Woodburn Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Friday night.
The Sharks appeared to have done enough to claim victory when Meno Barnard crossed for their fourth try late in the match, only for the Lions to produce an excellent attacking move and send Gilermo Mentoe over for the equaliser.
Lions flyhalf Sam Francis then missed the conversion that would have won the match for the visitors, leaving the Sharks to settle for a draw.
Despite the frustration of surrendering a late lead, Vowles was full of praise for his players, particularly the defensive effort that kept them in a contest that swung dramatically after half-time.
