The Sharks still have a chance to win the SA Shield (as pointed out by QuickDraw wins are considered ahead of points difference – so the Sharks just need a win)- that is if they could be bothered to show up (mentally) on Saturday.
Ox Nche, Vincent Kock, Emile van Heerden and Siya Kolisi should add some power to the pack. Henry Immelman will make his Sharks URC debut at fullback in place of Jordan Hendrikse who moves to flyhalf (Siya Masuke injured).
(more…)The Sharks will welcome back Jaden Hendrikse, Vincent Koch and Siya Kolisi, but unfortunately there is still no sign of the other big guns such as Andre Esterhuizen, Eben Etzebeth (must be a serious worry for Rassie by now) and Ox Nche.
(more…)The Sharks will be missing 7 Boks when taking on the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday. I am not exactly sure why Jaden Hendrikse needs a rest as he has not really played a lot over the last year.
I am especially concerned for the scrums where Wilco Louw and Gerhard Steenkamp have been destroying opposition scrums at will. Ntuthuko Mchunu has improved of late but he and Trevor is going to have a real tough battle.
(more…)The Sharks have now also lost Vincent Koch, Jordan Hendrikse and Makazole Mapimpi due to failing HIA tests. This is partially offset by James Venter, Grant Williams and Lukhanyo Am returning to the squad. Eben is unfortunately still not available.
It is going to be a tough two weeks for the Sharks. The players need to keep showing the commitment they have so far but the decision making needs to improve drastically. Some of the tactics also need a bit of a rethink.
(more…)Bongi is back to strengthen the Sharks pack but unfortunately Eben has not been declared fit. Vincent Tshituka has at least been selected on the bench to add some grunt later in the game.
(more…)The Hollywoodbets Sharks team to face the DHL Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match in Cape Town has been strengthened by the return to fitness of a couple of regular players.
(more…)The Hollywoodbets Sharks sees the return of some of their Springboks for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash versus the Vodacom Bulls at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
(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…)The Hollywoodbets Sharks will try to turn the tables on the DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday, as they last recorded a victory against their coastal counterparts in 2021.
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