‘Chiliboy deserves second chance’
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold says there were sound rugby reasons behind the recruitment of former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold says there were sound rugby reasons behind the recruitment of former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Sharks have named a provisional pre-season training squad, while confirming the signing of Stormers lock Ruan Botha on a two-year deal.
The Sharks have bolstered their second-row ranks with the recruitment of Stormers lock Ruan Botha and Namibia's Tjiuee Uanivi.
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold will be assisted by Ryan Strudwick, Robert du Preez, Sean Everitt and Omar Mouneimne in Vodacom Super Rugby next year.
The Sharks will travel to France in February for a pre-season tour ahead of their 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby campaign.
The Sharks have announced the signing of hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle for the 2016 Vodacom Super Rugby season.
Former Bok scrumhalf Robert du Preez will join the Sharks as an assistant coach for next year's Super Rugby campaign.
The Sharks have pledged to turn their fortunes around in 2016 after suffering the humiliation of failing to progress to the Currie Cup play-offs.
The Cheetahs scored two tries in the final five minutes to snatch a 34-34 draw against the Sharks in Bloemfontein and book a place in the Currie Cup semi-finals. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Fullback Garth April will start his first match for the Sharks when they take on the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.