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DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) Flyhalf Garth April kicked five penalties from five attempts to give the Durban-based Sharks a 15-14 win over the Highlanders Friday in one of the most contentious matches of the season in Super Rugby.
The defending champion Highlanders played the majority of the match with 14 men after losing center Jason Emery to a red card in the 13th minute for a reckless tackle on Sharks fullback Willie le Roux.
The Sharks lost two players - lock Stephan Lewies and center J.P. Pietersen to yellow cards - in a match marked by errors and fouls.
The Highlanders led 14-12 after winger Matt Faddes scored the only try of the match in the 58th minute, but April's fifth penalty reclaimed the lead for the Sharks.
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