Bok-less Sharks put faith in the ’50’
Coach Neil Powell is confident the Sharks have the squad depth to cope without their Springboks for a seven-week spell that begins with Saturday’s coastal derby.
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Coach Neil Powell is confident the Sharks have the squad depth to cope without their Springboks for a seven-week spell that begins with Saturday’s coastal derby.
The DHL Stormers will be able to call on a fit-again Seabelo Senatla, as well as several seniors who were spared to trip to Ulster, for Saturday’s derby against the Sharks in Durban.
The Sharks held their nerve to secure a tense Vodacom United Rugby Championship victory at Edinburgh on Saturday.
Edinburgh will be without 10 Scotland internationals, including props Pierre Schoeman and WP Nel, when they host the Sharks on Saturday.
Phepsi Buthelezi will take over the captaincy as the Sharks have rested the majority of their Springboks for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh on Saturday.
Having made a successful return from injury, Aphelele Fassi is entering a crucial year of his rugby career, both domestically and on the international front, writes DYLAN JACK.
All five SA teams have qualified for the round of 16, but how far will they go?
The DHL Stormers and Sharks are looking back at a historic first December of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action in South Africa as a resounding success, both on the field and off it.
The Stormers, Sharks and Lions will be at home, while the Vodacom Bulls and Cheetahs will take to the road as South Africa’s full contingent qualified for the European cup playoffs.
The Sharks team to take on Harlequins in London this weekend in their final pool match of the Champions Cup shows five changes from the side that defeated Bordeaux at Kings Park.