Du Plessis to lead the way
Bismarck du Plessis's performance at hooker could prove the difference when the Sharks meet the Cheetahs at Kings Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Bismarck du Plessis's performance at hooker could prove the difference when the Sharks meet the Cheetahs at Kings Park on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will start in the second row for the Sharks against the Cheetahs at Kings Park on Saturday.
Sharks flank Marcell Coetzee talks to SARugbymag.co.za about their pre-season and Saturday's match against the Cheetahs at Kings Park.
Sharks assistant coach Brad Macleod-Henderson says Bok flank Marcell Coetzee was 'a little unlucky' not to be named the 2014 SA Player of the Year.
Bok flank Willem Alberts is still nursing a hamstring injury and has been left out of the Sharks' 40-man squad.
The Sharks have completed the signings of flank Jean Deysel and scrumhalf Michael Claassens ahead of the Vodacom Super Rugby season.
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold has named his best possible side to face Toulon at the Stade Mayol on Thursday.
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold expects Thursday's match against Toulon to be of Super Rugby standard.
Michael Horak says the Sharks will put equal emphasis on attack and defence this season.
Bismarck du Plessis has been named Sharks squad captain for the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby season as part of a four-man leadership group.