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Currie Cup picks: WP, Sharks coast to victory

The SARugbymag.co.za team predicts Western Province to come out on top in the North-South derby, while the Sharks defend Kings Park against Griquas in the Currie Cup

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 10:Henco Venter of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks lose stalwart to Glasgow

The mini-exodus of players at the Sharks continued after Glasgow Warriors on Thursday announced the signing of a loose-forward ahead of the 2023-24 season.

Willie le Roux of the Sharks during the 2016 Super Rugby match between Sharks and Emirates Lions at Kings Park Stadium, Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal on 09 April 2016

Where to next for Willie?

Willie le Roux has brought the curtain down on his stint in Japan, but which South African side could most benefit from the Springbok fullback’s services?

Embrose Papier of the Bulls feeds the scrum during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 December 2022

Stormers, Bulls set for mid-afternoon kick-off

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship has officially confirmed the dates and times for the quarter-finals involving the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls and Sharks.

John Plumtree, Hurricanes assistant coach. Super Rugby match, Crusaders v Hurricanes at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand. 13 May 2017

Sharks yet to pluck Plum

While talks between John Plumtree and the Sharks are at an advanced stage, the Kiwi coach is also considering at least one other offer.

Kurt-Lee Arendse of the Bulls attempts to get past Marvin Orie of Stormers and Ali Vermaak of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 23 December 2022

State of the URC: North-South derby lights up playoffs

In a rematch of last year’s final, the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers are set to collide in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

(13882859s) Cell C Sharks vs Munster. Shane Daly of Munster Rugby tackles Siya Kolisi of the Cell C Sharks BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 22 Apr 2023

Sharks face nervous wait on Kolisi, Bosch

Siya Kolisi and Curwin Bosch will be sent for assessments as the Sharks await further updates on the duo’s availability for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 22: Ox Nche of the Cell C Sharks lies on Peter O’Mahony, captain of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and Munster at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on April 22, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

Sharks let it slip

The Sharks face a tough quarter-final trip to Dublin after letting a 19-point lead slip in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship final-round stalemate with Munster in Durban on Saturday.

Weekend picks: Bulls edge Leinster, Lions lash Zebre

The SARugbymag.co.za team tips the Stormers to wreak havoc in Stellenbosch and the @Vodacom Bulls to pip Leinster when @Vodacom URC action resumes this weekend.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 23: Fez Mbatha of the Cell C Sharks celebrates scoring a try during the Carling Currie Cup match between Cell C Sharks and Toyota Cheetahs at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on March 23, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Venter captains rotated Sharks

Fetcher James Venter takes over the captaincy and Lionel Cronje starts at flyhalf in a rotated Sharks Currie Cup team to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.