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Solitary change for Sharks

Jacques Vermeulen will start at flank in the only change to the Sharks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s clash against the Bulls at Loftus.

Esterhuizen: I gained confidence in Japan

Sharks centre André Esterhuizen has credited a stint in Japan as a key factor to his impressive form this season, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Teichmann dismisses Pro14 rumours

Sharks CEO Gary Teichmann has rejected suggestions of more South African sides ditching Super Rugby for the Pro14 competition in Europe.

‘SA not leaving Super Rugby’

Sanzaar says a report claiming that three more South African teams are set to withdraw from Super Rugby to play in Europe is ‘simply wrong’.

SA Team of the Week (Round 12)

CRAIG LEWIS picks a South African XV based on performances in round 12 of Super Rugby.

Super Rugby Power Rankings (Round 12)

JON CARDINELLI rates the 15 Super Rugby teams based on performances after 12 rounds.

Highlights: Sharks vs Highlanders

The hosts scored five tries in their 38-12 win in Durban.

Sharks rise, Lions stutter

The Sharks have leapfrogged the Stormers and Bulls in the South African conference standings following their big win over the Highlanders, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Super Rugby predictions (Round 12)

Craig Lewis makes his predictions for this weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African teams.

Beast Mtawarira will return from injury to start at loosehead prop when the Sharks take on the Highlanders in Durban this Saturday. Mtawarira bolsters a front row that also includes another change as Akker van der Merwe takes over from Chilliboy Ralepelle at hooker. The only other alteration to the Sharks’ starting lineup sees Stephan Lewies make way for Tyler Paul… Read more →