Sharks too strong to be so toothless
The most powerful squad among the SA teams in the Vodacom URC, the Sharks’ performances this season have been a betrayal to those who have invested in the club, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Sharks giant: Let’s end tour on a high
Andre Esterhuizen has called for the Sharks to muster a big performance against a highly motivated Ulster outfit at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday night. @Vodacom #URC
Sharks smell blood in Belfast water?
South African Rob Herring is among a host of injured Ulster stars unlikely to face the Sharks in Saturday night’s Vodacom URC clash at Kingspan Stadium.
Watch: Fassi fights the cold in Shark Tank
Fullback Aphelele Fassi fields questions about his teammates and the toughest defenders he’s faced in a Sharks challenge to see who can brave an ice bath the longest.
Rassie finally free to pick Tshitukas
Brothers Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka can now be called up by the Springboks with the loose forwards reportedly receiving their South African ID cards.
Andre a giant among ‘turgid’ Sharks
With the exception of Andre Esterhuizen, MARK KEOHANE bemoans the performance from a Bok-laden Sharks outfit against Edinburgh in round 15 of the @Vodacom #URC.
Plum: There was a bit of spray at half time
Sharks head coach John Plumtree says Friday’s last-gasp @Vodacom #URC win in Edinburgh is a “wake-up call” for his troops if they want to bank two wins on tour.
Watch: Mapimpi sprints past Pietersen
Makazole Mapimpi broke JP Pietersen’s Sharks try-scoring record with his match-winner against Edinburgh on Friday night.
‘Strongest Sharks team in last 15 years’
Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says the Sharks have put together an “incredible provincial side”.
Sharks fuel flying Fassi to ground Edinburgh
The aerial threat of Aphelele Fassi, coupled with Lukhanyo Am’s class and composure, is a timely boost for the Sharks in the Scottish capital on Friday. @Vodacom #URC
