Shute Shield: Sinclair shows he’s a cut above as Norths knock Uni out of finals

By MARK CASHMAN

The haircut says more chartered accountant than tough as teak backrower but Northern Suburbs wouldn’t swap their No.8 Hugh Sinclair for anyone in the competition.

The 28-year-old Waratahs squad member scored the match-winning try against Sydney Uni as the Shoremen came back from a 22-10 deficit midway through the second half to record a 24-22 win over the two-time defending premiers.

The win means Norths will go through to this weekend’s grand final qualifiers on Sunday against Eastwood and Uni’s chance to do a Shute Shield three-peat are over.

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