Sport | URC Round 12 takeaways: Hooker steals show as Sharks finally win, 14-man Lions dazzle

Sharks midfielder Ethan Hooker was a prone presence in the URC meeting with Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday. (Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sharks midfielder Ethan Hooker was a prone presence in the URC meeting with Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday. (Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sharks Boks finally step up, but Hooker steals the show

The Sharks’ star Springboks finally stepped up to the plate as they subdued Ulster for only their second URC win of the season.

Regular skipper Lukhanyo Am was at the heart of the revival, showing class on attack and defence.

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