**Thomas Young starred for Cardiff as they thrived in the Durban rain to claim a famous 35-0 victory over the Cell C Sharks.** No Welsh region had previously won in South Africa since the inception of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship last season, but the Blue and Blacks – without a victory outside of Wales since March 2021 – adapted better to a torrential downpour in the first half to take control of the match. Dai Young’s men punished their hosts’ numerous errors and chalked up a penalty try and a Young touchdown as they opened up a 23-0 half-time lead, with Jarrod Evans kicking 11 first-half points. Young went over again after the break before Ben Thomas wrapped up the bonus point, with Evans adding two more points with the boot.
