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Sherratt: We have made big progress
Western Mail
|May 19, 2025
MATT Sherratt was quick to point out the strides Cardiff have made after their season ended in play-off agony.
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The 34-24 defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town, along with results elsewhere, ensured the Arms Park club finished the season in ninth, just shy of the play-off places.
They missed out on their first-ever URC play-off place by just a point.
“We've shown with this team over the last two seasons that we don’t lack effort,” said Cardiff head coach Sherratt.
“Obviously I'm disappointed. It's a game we could have got more out of.
“We missed out on a point at the end.
“But it's important to reflect on the season as a whole. It’s easy to look at one game and the odd moment.
“Ultimately we've played 18 games and just come up short.
This story is from the May 19, 2025 edition of Western Mail.
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