Bismarck ban a big setback for Sharks
The suspension of Bismarck du Plessis will hamper the Sharks’ momentum at what is a crucial juncture of their season, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Did Bismarck du Plessis deserve to be banned for four weeks?
Bismarck gets four-week ban
Sharks captain Bismarck du Plessis will sit out the next month of Vodacom Super Rugby after pleading guilty to kicking Chiefs No 8 Michael Leitch in the head.
Du Plessis is no captain
Bismarck du Plessis, with an act of petulance against the Chiefs, showed once again that he isn't captaincy material, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
Lambie’s boot punishes Chiefs
It was a night of disgrace and delight for the Sharks as they edged the Chiefs 12-11 in an ugly representation of southern hemisphere rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Bismarck must stop Chiefs at source
Bismarck du Plessis' scrummaging and breakdown expertise could be the difference when the Sharks host the Chiefs on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Wentzel in for Du Toit
The Sharks have made only one injury-enforced change for their crucial clash with the Chiefs in Durban on Saturday.
Du Toit out of World Cup
Sharks lock Pieter-Steph du Toit will not play again in 2015 after tearing knee ligaments in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Sharks overpower Cheetahs
The Sharks moved back into conference contention with a 27-10 bonus-point victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, reports BRENTON CHELIN.
Coenie the key for Cheetahs
Coenie Oosthuizen has the opportunity to make a big statement when the Cheetahs host the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
