Sharks survive Stormers comeback to take derby victory

Sharks survived a stunning fightback to triumph in Durban.

Sharks were cruising going into the final few minutes with a 13-point lead, but they conceded a penalty try and were saved by the referee who ruled out another for a knock on.
Neil Powell's side took the lead when Ethan Hooker stepped inside two players for a converted score and Siya Kolisi powered over for their second.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicked a penalty for Stormers who saw centre Ruhan Nel yellow carded for tackling Siya Masuku without the ball – but it was the visitors who scored next through Leolin Zas.
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