Sharks have picked the pace up a notch. The ball is being spread from side to side and they are going forward from every phase. Eventually they lose the ball in contact and the Kings are able to clear up field.
Sharks win a penalty after the Kings tackler does not release the player before going for the ball. Unnecessary penalty when the Kings were doing well on defense.
Cronje puts a grubber through and Sitole nearly gathers it to score, but the touch line wins the race. Kings lineout 5m out. The game has opened up.
Sharks going through the phases near halfway, Kings defense holding strong. Wright is forced to put in a box kick which is perfectly placed to set up a lineout inside the Kings 22m.
Sharks put in a great maul and if the Kings had not collapsed it, it would surely have been a try. They spread the ball wide and Jordaan looks to have scored in the corner, TMO being called upon.
Shane Gates holds his pass perfectly before putting Whitehead through a gap to go over untouched. Beautifully done. It's a 10 point game.
Martin Ferreira is really struggling to find his jumpers, another lost opportunity inside the Sharks 22m after the Sharks steal it.
Martin Ferreira plays the scrum-half at the ruck and gives away a penalty which should result in a easy 3 points for Cronje.
The Sharks steal the ball on halfway and are on the counter attack. They do well to get all the way to the Kings 22m, before the ball dies at the bottom of a maul. Sharks scrum midfield near the Kings 22m. Prime attacking position for the Sharks speedsters.
The Kings put in a great maul and nearly go 22m to score, but the Kings are forced to use the backline. Shane Gates gets the ball behind him and somehow finds his way over the tryline after having barged through two defenders.