Gutsy Sharks make history

The Sharks beat the Crusaders 30-25 in Christchurch despite playing for 54 minutes with 14 men and 10 with 13. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Mapoe out to trouble Tahs

The Lions need Lionel Mapoe to produce another strong attacking performance against the Waratahs in Sydney on Sunday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Coenie faces front-row test

Coenie Oosthuizen needs to make as big an impact at scrum time as he does in open play against the Brumbies in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Sharks must nullify McCaw

The Sharks will not record a historic win in Christchurch unless they limit the inluence of All Blacks flanker Richie McCaw, writes JON CARDINELLI.