In a match where 13 tries were scored, it was the City Origin side who proved too strong for a gallant Country outfit at the end of the 80 minutes, running out 44 points to 30 victors.
Down by more than 26 points on two separate instances in the match, the Country side fought back to finish within 14 at full-time.
Sharks half James Maloney crossed for a double late to restore some respectability to the scoreline, although his efforts were ruled in vain as Aaron Gray of South Sydney bagged four tries early in the piece to set City on their way.
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