MATCH WINNER: Sharks flyhalf Siya Masuku is tackled by Rabah Slimani of ASM Clermont Auvergne during the Challenge Cup semi-final at Twickenham Stoop in London on Saturday. (Henry Browne/Getty Images)
They took the bonkers route, but a defiant Sharks took a brave step towards rescuing from the fire what has been a nightmare season by coming from behind to an improbable 32-31 Challenge Cup win over French club side Clermont on Saturday.
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