White: Do away with play-offs

Sharks director of rugby Jake White has questioned whether the current Super Rugby format favours the home teams in the knockout stages.

Lambie starts Saders showdown

Pat Lambie will start at flyhalf in one of two personnel changes to the Sharks side for their semi-final against the Crusaders on Saturday.

Sharks can’t just rely on structure

Ollie le Roux says the Sharks need to trust their instincts if they're to overcome the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Saders aim to stop Sharks maul early

Wyatt Crockett says the Crusaders forwards will have to be organised when trying to stop the Sharks' maul in Christchurch on Saturday.

Beast ruled out of semi-final

Thomas du Toit looks set to continue in the Sharks front row this Saturday with news that injured Bok Beast Mtawarira did not make the journey to Christchurch.

Butch: Pat will just slot back in

Butch James says it won't be difficult for Pat Lambie to return to the Sharks' starting XV for their semi-final in Christchurch, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Can Sharks heavies go the distance?

Six Sharks forwards have played over 1,000 minutes of rugby in 2014 and will be hard-pressed to outlast a fresher Crusaders pack, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sharks start 10 points down

Dr Ross Tucker says the travel factor will make it difficult for the Sharks to beat the Crusaders in Christchurch, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

‘Sharks can beat anybody’

Jake White believes the Sharks can win in Christchurch for the second time this season.

Highlights: Sharks vs Highlanders (2014 qualifier)

The Sharks reached the Super Rugby semi-finals with a 31-27 win at Kings Park.