Sharks star set to play for Scotland
Sharks loose forward Dylan Richardson is reportedly set to be called into Scotland’s squad for the November internationals and could potentially face the Springboks.
Sharks loose forward Dylan Richardson is reportedly set to be called into Scotland’s squad for the November internationals and could potentially face the Springboks.
As the South African teams prepare to complete the opening four-match tour of the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which player has made the most of the opportunity?
The Sharks were in attendance at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday night to celebrate the Vodacom Bulls’ first victory in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Boeta Chamberlain kicked three drop-goals as the Sharks secured a 27-13 victory against Ospreys in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.
Fez Mbatha will start at hooker in a new-look pack that has been selected for the Sharks’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship match against the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.
Phepsi Buthelezi will captain the Sharks squad, which includes veteran additions Ruan Pienaar and Tian Meyer, during a four-match Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour of Europe.
The Bulls scored six tries to beat the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday to successfully defend their Currie Cup title with a record 34-point margin of victory.
Flyhalf Chris Smith and hooker Joe van Zyl will start for the Bulls when they face the Sharks in the Currie Cup final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Although the Bulls will be without star flyhalf Johan Goosen in Saturday’s Currie Cup final, Sharks coach Sean Everitt doesn’t believe the home team’s plan hinges on one player.
The Cheetahs have confirmed that captain Ruan Pienaar will be joining the Sharks on a short-term loan as part of a new agreement between the two teams.