Springboks and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi is heading back to Durban after completing his short-term stint with Japanese Top League side Docomo Red Hurricanes.
The Sharks team named to take on the Bulls shows just one change in the backline for their match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
The Sharks remained at top of the Rainbow Cup SA log after bagging a deserved bonus-point win over the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.
Lions centre Wandisile Simelane, who himself is known for his wicked side-step, was on the receiving end from Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi during Saturday’s clash at Kings Park.
The Sharks scored four tries to rout the Lions 34-26 in their round-two Rainbow Cup SA encounter at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
Follow the live action as the Sharks take on the Lions in a Rainbow Cup SA clash at Kings Park Stadium.
It’s rookies versus veterans in Saturday’s North-South derby at Cape Town Stadium. Check out the matchday squads ahead of this weekend’s round two Rainbow Cup fixtures. (more…)
Leinster boss Stuart Lancaster believes the introduction of the ‘heavier’ South African teams to the PRO14 will help the competition’s existing sides to better prepare for big European games.
Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi again showcased his counter-attacking threat by beating several defenders in this past weekend’s opening match of the Rainbow Cup SA against the Stormers.
In a groundbreaking move for a sporting franchise in South Africa, the Sharks launched their Business Centre, which will provide young graduates and small-business entities with a work space and facilities free of charge.
