Sharks centre and captain Lukhanyo Am cuts a happy and relieved figure after scoring his team's first try in their 36-30 win against Edinburgh at Kings Park in their Challenge Cup quarter-final. (Steve Haag/Gallo Images)
The Sharks may have had a forgettable United Rugby Championship campaign, but their fairytale run took a step to the semi-finals after they beat Edinburgh 36-30 at Kings Park on Saturday in their Challenge Cup quarter-final.
AS IT HAPPENED: Challenge Cup - Sharks v Edinburgh
The Sharks, by virtue of their win, have become the first South African team to qualify for a European Cup competition semi-final.
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