Solitary change for Sharks
Jacques Vermeulen will start at flank in the only change to the Sharks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s clash against the Bulls at Loftus.
Esterhuizen: I gained confidence in Japan
Sharks centre André Esterhuizen has credited a stint in Japan as a key factor to his impressive form this season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Teichmann dismisses Pro14 rumours
Sharks CEO Gary Teichmann has rejected suggestions of more South African sides ditching Super Rugby for the Pro14 competition in Europe.
Sharks hammer Highlanders
The Sharks produced one of their best performances of the season to beat the Highlanders 38-12 at Kings Park on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Beast boost for Sharks
Beast Mtawarira will return from injury to start at loosehead prop when the Sharks take on the Highlanders in Durban this Saturday. Mtawarira bolsters a front row that also includes another change as Akker van der Merwe takes over from Chilliboy Ralepelle at hooker. The only other alteration to the Sharks’ starting lineup sees Stephan Lewies make way for Tyler Paul… Read more →
‘Forwards need to fire’
Philip van der Walt says the Sharks’ forwards must lead the ‘fightback’ when they take on the Stormers this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Daniel to call time on career
Sharks stalwart Keegan Daniel will retire at the end of this year’s Super Rugby tournament.
Dan sidelined, Jean-Luc back soon
Dan du Preez will be ‘conservatively managed’ for four weeks after sustaining a shoulder injury against the Lions at Ellis Park. The Sharks No 8 was sent for scans on Monday, which confirmed that he has a shoulder ligament tear. In other injury news, scrumhalf Cameron Wright suffered a concussion and his return to training will be subject to him passing… Read more →
Du Toit to stay at tighthead
Sharks coach Robert du Preez says he is willing to give Thomas du Toit time to settle at tighthead prop. The 22-year-old has been moved from loosehead to tighthead at the request of SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus. He was given a torrid time at the scrum by Lions loosehead Jacques van Rooyen at Ellis Park on Saturday, with… Read more →
New recruits start for Sharks
Flyhalf Rob du Preez and wing Makazole Mapimpi have been included in the Sharks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Super Rugby opener against the Lions at Ellis Park.
