Thomas to focus on tighthead
Thomas du Toit is set to be considered solely as a tighthead prop during the Sharks’ 2018 Super Rugby season.
Botha to lead Sharks
Lock Ruan Botha has been appointed as captain of the Sharks’ 45-man squad for the 2018 Super Rugby season. Botha led the Sharks in last year’s Currie Cup competition, and coach Robert du Preez has handed him the same role for their Super Rugby campaign. The group consists of 25 forwards and 20 backs, with 12 squad members capped at… Read more →
Jean-Luc to miss start of Super Rugby
Jean-Luc du Preez is expected to return from injury for the Sharks’ tour of Australia and New Zealand in March, but Coenie Oosthuizen will miss the entire Super Rugby season. Du Preez suffered a serious injury in last year’s Currie Cup final, while Oosthuizen tore knee ligaments in the Boks’ end-of-year Test against Ireland on 11 November. ‘Coenie Oosthuizen is going… Read more →
Radebe’s future in doubt
The Sharks have confirmed that young flyhalf Inny-Christian Radebe was granted an early release in December. It’s believed that Radebe was in line to make a move to the Lions, but according to Rugby365.com, he has failed a medical exam with the Johannesburg-based franchise. Radebe has been struggling to recover from a serious knee injury, and his future now remains unclear…. Read more →
Sharks await Mapimpi’s arrival
The Pro14 derby between the Cheetahs and Kings on 20 January is set to be Makazole Mapimpi’s final match in Bloemfontein before joining the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. A report out of Bloemfontein in December suggested Mapimpi might be remaining with the Cheetahs despite the Sharks having announced his signing in early November. However, the Sharks confirmed to SARugbymag.co.za that Mapimpi has… Read more →
Du Toit, Schreuder commit to Sharks
Springbok squad members Thomas du Toit and Louis Schreuder are the latest players to commit their immediate futures to the Sharks. As part of a novel ‘advent calendar’ campaign, the Sharks have been announcing player signings on an almost daily basis. Here are the players who have committed so far: Today’s Advent Calendar reveals that @CellC Shark prop, @TankduToit, will… Read more →
Sharks scrumhalf on ‘Christmas’ list
Springbok squad member Louis Schreuder is the latest player to commit his immediate future to the Sharks. As part of a novel ‘advent calendar’ campaign, the Sharks have been announcing player signings on an almost daily basis. Here are the players who have committed so far: This Monday’s Advent calendar reveal brings his dynamic distribution back to the Cell… Read more →
New Sharks jerseys inspired by fans
The Sharks jerseys for the 2018 Super Rugby season were inspired by fans’ ideas and designed in Durban. NEW KIT: @TheSharksZA home jersey for the 2018 @SuperRugby season. pic.twitter.com/p55s5JBzTW — SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) December 8, 2017
Akker commits to Sharks
Hooker Akker van der Merwe has signed a two-year contract extension with the Sharks. The 26-year-old initially joined the Sharks from the Lions at the completion of this year’s Super Rugby tournament and played an integral part in the Durban-based team’s Currie Cup campaign. On Thursday, the Sharks announced that Van der Merwe has signed a long-term contract extension which… Read more →
Odwa’s a rare breed
Odwa Ndungane’s loyalty and humility set him apart in South African rugby, writes MIKE GREENAWAY.
