Cardiff ease past 14-man Sharks in United Rugby Championship encounter

Sharks flanker Tino Mavesere was sent off after just 20 minutes following a shoulder-led challenge to the head of Cardiff and Wales full-back Cameron Winnett.The visitors prospered, securing a bonus-point by half-time through tries from Alun Lawrence, Ben Donnell, Willis Halaholo and James Botham, while fly-half Ben Thomas kicked three conversions.Lock Corne Rahl was the only survivor in Sharks’ starting line-up following a home defeat against Benetton last time out.None of the Sharks’ current Springboks contingent were involved prior to the EPCR Challenge Cup final against Gloucester in…