Superbru: Province or Sharks?
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Bledisloe Cup Test, Currie Cup final and Pro14 matches.
Sharks set for scrum battle
Prop Juan Schoeman says the Sharks need to ‘fight for dominance’ from the very first scrum against a much-vaunted Western Province pack, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Willemse must curb attacking instincts’
Joel Stransky says Damian Willemse should retain the Western Province No 10 jersey for Saturday’s Currie Cup final but play more conservatively. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Du Preez: Sharks focused on going full 80
Jean-Luc du Preez says the Sharks want to produce an 80-minute performance against Western Province in Saturday’s Currie Cup final at Newlands.
Free State fight for Currie Cup survival
The Free State Cheetahs will host the SWD Eagles in a Currie Cup promotion-relegation match on 30 October to determine who will feature in the Premier Division next season.
Nkosi: Fassi has immense talent
Wing S’bu Nkosi says the emergence of utility back Aphelele Fassi has heightened the backline competition within the Sharks set-up.
‘Sharks know what to expect’
Assistant coach Nick Easter says the Sharks learned valuable lessons from their previous defeat to Western Province.
Peyper to referee Currie Cup final
Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s Currie Cup final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands.
WP-Sharks have dished up thrilling finals
CRAIG LEWIS reflects on the five most recent finals between Western Province and the Sharks, which have served up some surprise results.
Five key battles at Newlands
JON CARDINELLI looks at the key match-ups that will shape the outcome of the Currie Cup final at Newlands this Saturday.
