Rhyno stars as Benetton sink sloppy Sharks

10/12/2024 10:30 AM

Former Sharks fullback Rhyno Smith shone with a brilliant brace for Benetton in an emphatic victory over the Sharks in Treviso on Saturday.

Smith, named match MVP, accounted for two of Benetton’s five tries in beating the Sharks 38-10 at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.

The hosts scored three first-half tries to race to victory against an error strewn touring team that repeatedly botched promising forays.

Losing wing Ethan Hooker early, the Sharks struggled to assert themselves, knocking the ball on numerous times near the Benetton line.

Benetton’s five tries came from wingers Paolo Odogwu and Ignacio Mendy, Smith (2) and replacement utility back Leonardo Marin while the Sharks points came from a Siya Masuku penalty and a consolation try courtesy of replacement prop Ntuthuko Mchunu.

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