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Leinster look to Nienaber for cup glory

James Ryan hopes Jacques Nienaber can help Leinster end their Champions Cup heartache, even if the two-time World Cup winner insists there is “no magic pill”.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Grant Williams of Sharks and Vincent Koch of Sharks in a hug after their sides victory during the EPCR Challenge Cup Final match between Gloucester Rugby and Hollywoodbets Sharks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Sharks scrum beast on ‘special’ win

Two-time Springbok world champion Vincent Koch said becoming the first South African team to win a European cup title with the Sharks was “unbelievable”.

Ackermann done playing games with Sharks

South African loose forward Ruan Ackermann has put friendships on hold as Gloucester and the Sharks gear up for a blockbuster European cup decider on Friday night.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: South Africa face the Haka during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images)

Get your Boks vs All Blacks tickets for CT Stadium!

With anticipation at fever pitch for the historic showdown between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town, organisers are primed to open the ticketing process.

50 up for Blitzbok stalwart in Grand Finale

Ryan Oosthuizen will represent the Blitzboks for the 50th time when he jogs on for South Africa during the final leg of the sevens season set to be played in Madrid in next week.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Willie le Roux of South Africa passes the ball during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Willie, the try assist wizard

Willie le Roux displays exceptional awareness and pinpoint distribution in this selection of touchdown highlights from the two-time Springbok world champion.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 31: Ruan Nortje (captain) of the Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo Mandatory Credit Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Watch: Bulls, Stormers back Sharks

Vodacom Bulls skipper Ruan Nortje and DHL Stormers counterpart Salmaan Moerat sent messages of support to the Sharks for their Challenge Cup final on Friday night.

DOMONT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby) of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Rassie introduces Boks to ‘new systems’

Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the foundation laid at the second Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town this week, and believed it set a good tone for the season ahead.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks stretches during the Hollywoodbets Sharks Captain's Run and press conference ahead of the EPCR Challenge Cup Final against Gloucester Rugby at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Eben excited for his ‘biggest club game’ ever

Eben Etzebeth has acknowledged the magnitude of the Sharks’ European cup decider on Friday, as John Plumtree looks to his Springbok world champions to “drive the passion”.