The Sharks’ returning Springboks made all the difference and helped them score ten tries to demolish the Dragons in Durban yesterday evening. In their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season, the Sharks won 69-14. For the Bulls, fullback Willie le Roux earlier dotted down on debut, powering the team to a bonus-point, 53-27 win over Connacht at Loftus.  At Ellis Park, the Lions dominated Zebre, celebrating a 61-19 victory. The hosts scored nine tries to three by the Italian team.

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