Midfield woes for Sharks
The Sharks are set to head into Saturday’s important clash with the Cheetahs without their first-choice midfield combination, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Sharks are set to head into Saturday’s important clash with the Cheetahs without their first-choice midfield combination, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Sharks remain in a strong position to secure a wildcard quarter-final berth despite suffering a disappointing defeat to the Lions on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The hosts clinched the Africa 2 conference title with a 37-10 win at Ellis Park.
The Lions secured a home Super Rugby quarter-final with a commanding 37-10 win against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
The Lions ran the Sharks off their feet at Ellis Park, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered statistics.
The Golden Lions XV ran in 10 tries to beat the Griffons 66-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday, while there were also Currie Cup Qualifier wins for the Free State XV, Western Province, Border Bulldogs and Griquas.
Sharks director of rugby Gary Gold is confident that Garth April will successfully step in once again to replace injured Pat Lambie at flyhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Lions’ attack will set them apart in Saturday’s highly anticipated encounter against the Sharks at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Odwa Ndungane will start at fullback for the Sharks against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Pat Lambie is set to miss the Sharks’ clash against the Lions this Saturday, while Willie le Roux's Super Rugby season may be over. CRAIG LEWIS reports.