Sharks boss breathes a sigh of relief

Neil Powell says it was “about the result” for the Sharks as they shook off a difficult week with a scrappy win over Ospreys in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.

LIVE: Lions vs Scarlets

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RECAP: Bulls vs Cardiff

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LIVE: Stormers vs Dragons

Follow the live action as the DHL Stormers face the Dragons in a Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Nel back as Stormers mix and match

Ruhan Nel returns as one of nine changes to the DHL Stormers starting XV to face the Dragons at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in the URC on Saturday.

Watch: Back the Saffas, but it will be tough

While the MoneyMan, Keo and Zels tip the SA teams to go unbeaten this weekend, they expect the Welsh tourists to make them work for it.

Sharks boss turns to Boks for help

Neil Powell has roped in the likes of Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth during a “difficult week” to help refocus the Sharks to face the Ospreys in Durban on Friday.

LIVE: Sharks vs Ospreys

Follow the live action as the Cell C Sharks face Ospreys in a @Vodacom #URC clash in Durban.

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Sarries snap up Bok star

Saracens have secured the services of an exciting Springbok campaigner who brings a wealth of experience and dynamism to the English Premiership giants.

Sharks bulk up on Boks for Ospreys duel

Neil Powell has included four returning Springboks in the starting XV, with several positional surprises, for his first match in charge of the Sharks in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship against Ospreys on Friday.