Siya Kolisi stands up for Jaden Hendrikse

The URC quarterfinal was not without controversy.

Details: Saturday's clash between the Sharks and Munster brought not only intrigue and thrilling emotions, but also a scandal.

The drama unfolded when, during a crucial kick, a Sharks player collapsed to the turf, seemingly due to cramp, only to mischievously wink at the opposing kicker—Jack Crowley—just seconds later.

Although cameras clearly showed Hendrikse's leg tightening from a spasm, many believe it was nothing more than blatant simulation.

However, the Sharks players themselves disagree, a fact made clear by team captain Siya Kolisi:

"We back Jaden," he said. "Jaden's a competitor and there were jokes exchanged throughout the match. It's normal—these things happen. People can say whatever they want, but this was just banter between two players—nothing more. Jaden knows we support him all the way. You could see he was cramping—he definitely had cramps."

Regular time ended with the score at 24-24, but the Sharks proved stronger in the post-match shootout from the 12-meter mark.

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