Sharks bolstered by returning Boks
Bismarck du Plessis will start at hooker in one of four changes to the Sharks side to face the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Bismarck du Plessis will start at hooker in one of four changes to the Sharks side to face the Highlanders in Dunedin.
South Africa's franchises have won just 29% of matches against New Zealand opposition in 2015. It's a record that may worsen in the coming weeks. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Bismarck du Plessis has requested that he not be selected as captain for the Sharks' match against the Highlanders on Friday.
Forget the play-offs. The Sharks will need to play out of their skins in Australasia just to restore their 2014 reputation. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The only surprise at the unveiling of the Springbok training squads was the omission of veteran lock Flip van der Merwe. JON CARDINELLI reports.
JP Pietersen and Stephan Lewies have been named in the Sharks' 27-man squad for their Australasian tour.
The Vodacom Bulls will strengthen their claim for a home semi-final if they down the Stormers in Cape Town this Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Vodacom Bulls' superior tactical-kicking performance earned them a massive 17-10 win over the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Sharks' pack and defence will be under enormous pressure when they host the red-hot Vodacom Bulls at Kings Park this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.