Can Sharks heavies go the distance?
Six Sharks forwards have played over 1,000 minutes of rugby in 2014 and will be hard-pressed to outlast a fresher Crusaders pack, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Sharks start 10 points down
Dr Ross Tucker says the travel factor will make it difficult for the Sharks to beat the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
‘Sharks can beat anybody’
Jake White believes the Sharks can win in Christchurch for the second time this season.
Highlights: Sharks vs Highlanders (2014 qualifier)
The Sharks reached the Super Rugby semi-finals with a 31-27 win at Kings Park.
Steyn boots Sharks into semis
Frans Steyn's brilliant kicking and the power of the Sharks pack was the difference in a hard-fought 31-27 victory over the Highlanders. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Sharks to play Test rugby
The Sharks will approach their play-off qualifier against the Highlanders at Kings Park on Saturday as if it were a Test.
Lambie on Sharks bench
Frans Steyn has retained the Sharks No 10 jersey for their play-off qualifier against the Highlanders in Durban on Saturday with Pat Lambie among the substitutes.
Steyn to boot Highlanders into touch
The accuracy of the Sharks' tactical kicking will be the difference in a hard-fought scrap against the Highlanders this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Sharks won’t make same mistakes
The Sharks' kicking game and defence will determine whether they beat the Highlanders in Saturday's qualifier play-off, according to scrumhalf Charl McLeod.
White backs Lambie
Pat Lambie could start for the Sharks in their qualifier play-off against the Highlanders at Kings Park on Saturday despite not having played for four months.
