In extremely unusual circumstances on Saturday, the Sharks progressed to the URC semi-final after a goal-kicking ‘shootout’ that featured Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse and Bradley Davids.
After both regulation and extra time, the scores remained level between the Sharks and Munster at Kings Park, meaning the game had to be decided by three kickers from each side.
In the end, the Sharks nailed all six of their shots at goal from various positions around the field, while just the solitary miss from Munster sent them out of the competition.
However, there was a controversial moment midway through the ‘shootout’ when Jaden Hendrikse went down with what seemed to be cramp, but as he lay on the floor receiving treatment, the camera showed him giving a cheeky wink to opposing kicker Jack Crowley.
It led to a furious response from Crowley amid some allegations online that Hendrikse had ‘faked’ the cramps and attempted to put off his opponent with gamesmanship.
Others came to the defence of Hendrikse, suggesting it was a comical moment that showed character.
In its report, the UK Telegraph called it “shameless gamesmanship” from the Sharks and said the quarter-final would always be “remembered for actions of Sharks’ Jaden Hendrikse”.
YOU CAN SEE THE INCIDENT AND REACTION TO THE MOMENT INVOLVING JADEN HENDRIKSE BELOW:
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