Bok star suffers injury in opening minute as Sharks see off Cardiff
The Sharks defeated Cardiff 36-21 in a United Rugby Championship match, though they suffered an early injury to captain Andre Esterhuizen. The team secured six tries to overcome the setback.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of the URC and the impact of player injuries on team performance.
MATCH REPORT: The Sharks got their United Rugby Championship campaign back on track with a 36-21 victory over Cardiff in Wales on Friday.
The visitors produced a strong final quarter to see off their opponents, and in the end they had six tries on the scoresheet, with Matt Romao scoring a brace.
However, it wasn’t all positive as the Sharks and Springboks suffered a big injury blow in the opening minute of the game.
It looked like captain and centre Andre Esterhuizen rolled his ankle after a rough landing off the first aerial contest and he was forced off the artificial surface at Cardiff Arms Park.
He was eventually seen with crutches, and his right foot was in a moon boot.
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