I assume that JPP is saving his first choice players for the home game against Clermont next week. He has selected a B-team for the game against Sales Sharks. The Sharks franchise is taking this match so seriously that there is on early Friday evening still no team announcement on the official site. All that can be said is that the Sharks will do well to keep the score within 15.
(more…)With an injury list almost as long as the match day 23, the Hollywoodbets Sharks will be led by Phepsi Buthelezi in their week two Investec Champions Cup clash with the Leicester Tigers.
(more…)It will be all hands on deck as the Hollywoodbets Sharks face Exeter Chiefs in a first round Investec Champions Cup clash at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
(more…)Neil Powell had to make to 3 injury enforced changes to the team that will feature against Toulouse in the Quarter Final. Hyron Andrews starts at no 4 lock while Grant Williams moves up from the bench. Jeandre Labuschagne will feature from the bench.
(more…)The Cell C Sharks team that will face Munster in the Heineken Champions Cup knock-out game at Hollywoodbets Kings Park tomorrow was announced.
(more…)The Cell C Sharks team to face Harlequins at the Stoop, in the final pool match of the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday, was announced today.
(more…)The Cell C Sharks has named a strong 28-man touring squad, who will travel tonight to London for their Heineken Champions Cup last pool match against Harlequins on Saturday.
(more…)So if you’re like me and a bit confused and concerned, as to how the rest of the Cell C Sharks season in the Heineken Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship might play out, here is a bit more information of the Heineken Champions Cup play-offs, as well as United Rugby Championship log and next two months games.
(more…)The Cell C Sharks to face Bordeaux Bègles on Saturday is probably the strongest side they could have selected from the available players.
(more…)The Sharks will welcome back Lukhanyo Am for their away game against Bordeaux. Neil Powell has selected mostly the same starting team with Ntuthuko Mchunu in for Ox Nche and Thomas du Toit replacing Carlu Sadie (who drops out completely). Dian Bleuer and Hanro Jacobs will get another opportunity from the bench.
The Sharks need to improve on the good work from their last game, and focus on retaining the ball for longer as well as keeping their shape on attack after a number of phases. With the same back line selected we should expect to see an improvement in first phase moves as well.
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