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Watch: Pietersen mentors next-gen Sharks

JP Pietersen gives an update on the progress of the up-and-coming talent at the Sharks under his tutelage as the union’s head of junior rugby.

BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa 25/11/2023 Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Dragons Aphelele Fassi of the Hollywoodbets Sharks celebrates after scoring Mandatory Credit

Rejuvenated Fassi faces his Bok reality

Aphelele Fassi was “bummed” not to make the Springbok World Cup squad in 2023, but the fit-again fullback is seizing every opportunity with the Sharks this season.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 30: Aphelele Fassi of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Edinburgh at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on March 30, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Plum tickled pink by in-form Fassi

Sharks head coach John Plumtree has praised Aphelele Fassi’s attacking skills while arguing that the star fullback’s defence is also improving.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25:Coenie Oosthuizen of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with Eben Etzebeth of the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emile van Heerden of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on November 25, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sharks star in doubt for Euro cup duel

Head coach John Plumtree is sweating over the availability of lock Eben Etzebeth for the clash between the Sharks and Zebre Parma in Durban next Sunday.

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Fassi inspires Sharks to scrap Edinburgh

Aphelele Fassi stole the show by scoring a try and setting up another to steer the Sharks to a gritty victory over Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

LIVE: Sharks vs Edinburgh

Follow the live action as the Sharks clash with Edinburgh in Durban. @Vodacom #URC #SHAvEDI

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 21: Francois Venter of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with John Plumtree (Head Coach) of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on March 21, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Sharks to sharpen Euro ‘edge’

John Plumtree said Saturday’s clash against Edinburgh is the ideal opportunity for a full-strength Sharks side to click as a unit before tackling Zebre Parma in the Challenge Cup.

Bok champs to front Scots for Sharks

Head coach John Plumtree has made five changes to the Sharks starting lineup to face Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday in the Vodacom URC.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ryan Byrne/INPHO/Shutterstock (14160333cc) Munster vs Hollywoodbets Sharks . Sharks' Aphelele Fassi dejected BKT United Rugby Championship, Thomond Park, Limerick - 21 Oct 2023

Smit: Sharks are a broken Ferrari

John Smit compared the Sharks to a sports car without a gearbox while sternly assessing their struggling @Vodacom #URC campaign.

LLANELLI, WALES - JANUARY 19: Duhan van der Merwe of Edinburgh Rugby celebrates scoring his team's third try during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Scarlets and Edinburgh Rugby at Parc y Scarlets on January 19, 2024 in Llanelli, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Sharks wary of ‘angry’ Edinburgh

Prop Vincent Koch said the Sharks can expect a highly motivated Edinburgh outfit under the stewardship of former coach Sean Everitt when the teams clash on Saturday.