The Sharks saved their best for last, Ryan Kankowski crashing over in injury time for a converted try, but any hopes of the home team going in search of the winning score were dashed when referee Craig Joubert blew the final whistle, to a collective groan from the 40,000-strong crowd.
SHOOT: Too bad I missed this game
The Sharks, who began the match in eighth position and
needing to win with a bonus point to advance, showed their
intent in the opening minutes by not kicking for goal after
being awarded a penalty in front of the posts.
The decision backfired when they lost the subsequent
five-metre lineout and then had to look on as the Bulls opened
the scoring with a try from fullback Zane Kirchner after 15
minutes, converted by flyhalf Morne Steyn.
But the visitors were then hamstrung by the sin-binning of
centre JP Nel and flanker Deon Stegmann, which provided the
space for the Sharks to score their first try through back-row
forward Keegan Daniel.
Steyn extended the lead to 10-5 with a drop goal in
first-half injury time but the Sharks responded immediately
after the break when winger Odwa Ndungane scored his team's
second try in the right-hand corner.
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