Benetton send Sharks packing to claim first URC win of season

Benetton got their United Rugby Championship season up and running with a convincing 38-10 bonus-point win over Sharks at Stadio Monigo.

First-half tries from Paolo Odogwu, Rhyno Smith and Ignacio Mendy put the Italians in the box seat, with fly-half Jacob Umaga converting all three and adding a penalty.

Smith went over for the bonus-point score after 68 minutes, with Leonardo Marin also crossing, and Umaga converted both to take his personal haul to 13 points.

Sharks head coach John Plumtree on challenge of integrating his Bok stars

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Sharks head coach John Plumtree on challenge of integrating his Bok stars

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree is eager to integrate more Springboks into his team over the next couple of weeks.

Ntuthuko Mchunu scored a late consolation try for the visitors.

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United Rugby Championship

Benetton

38 - 10

Full-time

Sharks

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