A small fire broke out at Kings Park on Saturday. Photo: X
WATCH: Fire breaks out at Kings Park after Sharks game
There was briefly a moment of real concern as a fire broke out at Kings Park in Durban shortly after Saturday’s Sharks match.
A small fire broke out at Kings Park on Saturday. Photo: X
Soon after the Sharks won their opening encounter of the new Challenge Cup season by thrashing Pau 45-5 on Saturday evening, footage came to light of a small fire that broke out on the southern stand.
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Thankfully the small blaze was quickly contained, with one video on social media showing a stadium employee acting quickly to extinguish the flames.
“Please note that the fire was contained almost immediately and thankfully there was no injuries sustained,” a Sharks spokesperson stated after the game.
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You can see the scenes at Kings Park below:
TOO GOOD FOR PAU
When it came to the actual on-field action at Kings Park, Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Eben Etzebeth both scored two tries as the Sharks claimed a resounding and much needed victory after returning to their home ground.
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Point scorers:
Sharks
Tries: Lukhanyo Am (2), Eben Etzebeth (2), Marnus Potgieter, Makazole Mapimpi
Conversions: Curwin Bosch (6)
Penalty: Bosch
Pau
Try: Gregoire Arfeuli
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