Tired Sharks must move on
Sharks winger Lwazi Mvovo admits fatigue has played a part in their late-season slump.
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Sharks winger Lwazi Mvovo admits fatigue has played a part in their late-season slump.
Bundee Aki has replaced Charlie Ngatai in the Chiefs' midfield for their must-win match against the Blues in Auckland.
Naka Drotské has retained the match 23 that beat the Sharks for the Cheetahs' last league match against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Francois Hougaard will start on the left wing in Friday's match against the Rebels, while SA U20 star Jesse Kriel is set to make his Super Rugby debut from the bench.
Heinrich Brüssow will undergo groin surgery later this week and has been ruled out of the Cheetahs' last game of the season on Saturday.
Japan coach Eddie Jones has slammed Saru for supporting Singapore's bid for a Super Rugby franchise.
Jake White says the Sharks just want to get a win against the Stormers at Newlands on Saturday.
While the Sharks have blown an opportunity to top the overall Super Rugby log, they can still secure a home semi-final with a big win over the Stormers on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.