{"id":524781,"date":"2024-04-16T09:47:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T07:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/betcentral.onpressidium.com\/?p=524781"},"modified":"2024-04-16T09:47:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T07:47:11","slug":"sa-european-champions-cup-team-of-the-week-semi-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/rugby\/sa-european-champions-cup-team-of-the-week-semi-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"SA European Competitions Team Of The Week – Quarter-finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Siya Masuku starred as the Sharks scored a 36-30 win over Edinburgh at Kings Park on Saturday to become the first South African side to qualify for the European Challenge Cup semi-finals, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dominant second-half display from the Durbanites saw them seal their place in the final four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours later, an understrength Bulls team fired a few shots but were no match for a fully loaded Northampton Saints side, who romped to a 59-22 win at Franklin\u2019s Gardens to send the men from Pretoria crashing out of the European Champions Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Predictably, our South African Team of the Week is packed with Sharks stars, but a few Bulls players did manage to earn places in our line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15: Aphelele Fassi (Sharks)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An attacking threat, including playing a key role in his side\u2019s second try, and made good defensive reads, including a vital tackle on Jamie Ritchie. Great long chase of Makazole Mapimpi\u2019s grubber and good under the high ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14: Sebastian de Klerk (Bulls)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did a solid job of injecting himself into the action. Showed good vision to intercept and run the length of the field to score a try that got the Bulls back into the game before halftime and added a second score after the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13: Lukhanyo Am (Sharks)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Central to the Sharks\u2019 cause. Scored the opening try, twisted out of tackles, added deft touches as he\u2019s known to do and even competed at the breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12: Ethan Hooker (Sharks)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Made some strong surges, including steamrolling Ben Healy on one occasion, and packed a serious punch on defence, making ball carriers pay for choosing to run into his channel. Ripped two good turnovers to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11: Makazole Mapimpi (Sharks)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Classy and creative. Provided a bit of magic as he returned the favour for Am for his try in the 2019 World Cup final with a chip-and-chase set-up, made a backline-best 51 metres while beating three defenders, kicked a dangerous grubber and was commanding in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is basically the 2019 RWC final try with roles reversed! \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25

Mapimpi x Am is LETHAL! \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8#SHAvEDI<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/X5rbJU7JCi<\/a><\/p>— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) April 13, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>