Attempts of Outstanding Skill in the 2024 Currie Cup Tournament
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Let's take a wild ride through the top 20 most jaw-dropping tries of the 2021 Currie Cup season. Quintin van Jaarsveld, a former SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year, guides us through these exhilarating moments.
This year's Currie Cup offered a dazzling display of rugby magic, with an endless stream of remarkable scores that will echo in the annals of Currie Cup history. However, the final game last Saturday at Ellis Park saw underwhelming play as a nail-biting chess match unfolded, with the Sharks edging out the Lions in a tightly contested 16-14 victory, thanks to Jordan Hendrikse nailing a 59-meter penalty kick.
The Durbanites also showcased the best try of the season, combining silky interplay with electrifying individual skill. Here are the 20 standout tries of the tournament:
20: Hendriks ResurrectedGriquas flyer Dylan Maart channeled Springbok winger Pieter Hendriks, leaving Eduan Keyter in the dust with a stunning inside-outside sprint to the tryline. Think of it as déjà vu, only a modern twist.
19: Slippery SlideA formidable Bulls scrum gave way to a powerful break by Cameron Hanekom, who offloaded to Embrose Papier for a rain-soaked run and score in Durban.
18: The Free State Magician at WorkEthan Wentzel carried out a brilliant chip-and-chase for the opening try against the Lions in the Cheetahs' semi-final battle.
17: Diamond HeistThis stolen lineout led to an electrifying try by Sango Xamlashe and helped Griquas complete an epic comeback against a Springboks-boosted Sharks squad.
16: Precision PerfectionEthan Wentzel's vision was matched by his execution in a perfect chip-and-pass to send Munier Hartzenberg on a stunning run against the Pumas.
15: Legendary DuoDarren Adonis and Stefan Coetzee displayed their prolific partnership for the Pumas, punishing the Lions inside their 22 for a superb try.
14: Deon's Double TroubleA textbook jackal by Clinton Swart led to sublime offloads by Eduan Swart, Deon Slabbert, and Ntsika Fisanti, resulting in Deon Slabbert scoring his second try in quick succession for the Pumas against Griquas.
13: One-Man WarMunier Hartzenberg demonstrated raw power and grace as he fought off three defenders, including Aphiwe Dyantyi and Boeta Chamberlain, on a remarkable solo run for the Cheetahs.
12: A Thing of BeautyAsenathi Ntlabakanye scored a prop try for the ages in the Ellis Park semi-final, bulldozing his way through opponents for a truly remarkable score.
11: "The Boogieman" AwakensJunior Springbok prodigy Jurenzo "The Boogieman" Julius announced his arrival in the Currie Cup with a blistering solo try on his Sharks debut against the Lions.
10: Timely HeroicsTrevor Nyakane picked the perfect moment to score his first Currie Cup try, blasting over from a deft dummy and impressive power in the semi-final thriller against the Bulls.
9: The Sky Isn't the LimitGriquas went side to side in an electrifying team effort, culminating in a try by Dandre Delport, who ran like a wing to reach and dot down the ball.
8: Cheetahs' Monsoon MadnessRain or shine, the Cheetahs are determined to attack, demonstrated by this stunning team try from a Cape Town scrum in the pouring rain.
7: Rolling BrandonThe enduring Morne Brandon added another chapter to his legend, weaving his way through the Lions defense for a sensational solo try in the Cape Town semi-final.
6: Chicken Wing DelightThe agile Danrich Visagie showed perfect side-stepping ability to leave three Sharks defenders in his dust during the Pumas' nail-biting win against the Sharks.
5: Black Venom on the RiseRenzo du Plessis dazzled with his counter-attacking prowess, eluding a fearsome Western Province defense for a try that set the pace for his hat-trick against the Lions.
4: An Unstoppable ForceIn an electrifying semi-final display, James Venter barged through a wall of defenders for a spectacular solo try at Loftus Versfeld.
3: Welcome Home, WilliamsThanks to fast hands from the Bulls, Devon Williams finally found his way over the tryline at his former stomping ground in Nelspruit, glorying in a hat-trick against his former teammates.
2: Colossus in the MakingNew Lions loose forward Renzo du Plessis haunted the Western Province, notching a hat-trick of tries and proving a formidable threat on the counter-attack.
1: Atlantic SurgeThe Sharks demonstrated mind-blowing fluidity to score this breathtaking team try in their opening game against the Lions on the Atlantic seaboard. Diego Appollis dotted down for the final touch in a try fit for the Harlem Globetrotters.
- The Sharks, in their opening game against the Lions on the Atlantic seaboard, demonstrated an impressive fluidity, scoring a breathtaking team try reminiscent of the Harlem Globetrotters, with Diego Appollis adding the final touch.
- In the semi-final at Loftus Versfeld, James Venter exhibited electrifying power, barging through a wall of defenders for a spectacular solo try, setting the pace for his potential hat-trick.
