FANS poked fun at a Jaden Hendrikse blunder that “all of Ireland celebrated” during the Sharks’ loss to the Bulls.
The Vodacom Bulls will face Leinster in the United Rugby Championship final after beating their fellow South African side on Saturday.
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A critical moment came in the 22nd minute with the Bulls leading 7-0 and going in search of their second try.
Sharks scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse tried a clearance kick, only to lose his footing and surrender possession back to the Bulls.
One crossfield kick later and Canan Moodie was in for his side’s second try as they eventually ran out 25-13 winners.
There was an ironic feel to the pivotal play, with Hendrikse having become public enemy number one among Munster fans the previous week.
The 25-year-old infamously went down with cramp during the penalty shoot-out at the end of the URC quarter-final which Munster lost.
He received treatment nearby to where Jack Crowley was due to take a kick and, while he put it between the uprights successfully, the Ireland international gave Sharks coach John Plumtree an earful.
That controversy meant that fans enjoyed the twist of fate that took place on Saturday.
One said: “poetic justice at its very best” while a second posted: “Munster fans inundating Hendrikse’s dms with “
””
A third said: “Cramp can kick in at the worst times” while that same user then added: “(Before the Saffas all start commenting, it’s a joke, I don’t care about what happened last week)”
A fourth commented: “Life comes at you fast, Jaden!” and a fifth said: “All of Ireland celebrated that slip I’m sure”
A sixth said: “Karma’s a b***h!” and a seventh posted: “Wink wink.”
Reward for the Bulls is a date with Leinster in the URC decider at Croke Park.
Leo Cullen’s men booked their place in the final with a commanding win over defending champions Northampton Saints.
Just 15,762 fans turned out to the Aviva Stadium for the game, but head coach Cullen is looking forward to rounding out the season at GAAHQ.
He said: “Particularly when you’re in South Africa, I’m pinching myself really in those stadiums. You do pinch yourself a little bit.
“Personally I have so much respect for those teams. We were in South Africa last year for a semi-final, obviously lost in Loftus.
“It’s not a great place to end the season. There’s joy for us in the fact that we have another week together. It’s great.
“There are some great characters in the group that have been around a long, long time. Have been great servants to the club. I know every club will have their version of that as well.
“It’s making sure we have a great week now and get excited about putting on another performance. Show what it means to play for Leinster and show what it means to represent the province.”
