WP brace for boot battle
Starting Josh Stander and Damian Willemse in tandem will give WP more options in the game-shaping territorial battle in the Currie Cup final. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Sharks aim to enforce pressure test
Coach Robert du Preez says the Sharks must find ways to pressure Western Province in a similar fashion to what the Blue Bulls managed to do in the semi-final.
Preview: Currie Cup final
All signs suggest that Saturday’s final between Western Province and the Sharks at Newlands is set to be another classic, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Du Toit a completely different prop’
Robbie Kempson says Sharks prop Thomas du Toit has made a successful transition from loosehead to tighthead prop. DYLAN JACK reports.
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.
‘Sharks know what to expect’
Assistant coach Nick Easter says the Sharks learned valuable lessons from their previous defeat to Western Province.
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.
