■By OLLIE FRY

Sharks ............26 Leinster ..........20
SHARKS claimed a thrilling bonus point at Kings Park to make it consecutive wins to start the season. Boasting a lineup full of returning Springboks, the home side held off a fierce fightback from the champions to take the spoils. Sharks established an early foothold, using their forward dominance to puncture holes in the defence. Powerful back rower Manu Tshituka crashed over for the opening score, followed swiftly by a fine finish from Lili Bester.
However, Leinster remained competitive throughout the opening half, with R...