‘Sharks in better shape’
Gary Gold says the Sharks will benefit from improved conditioning during the upcoming Currie Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Gary Gold says the Sharks will benefit from improved conditioning during the upcoming Currie Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Coach John Dobson has identified some considerable concerns after Western Province’s unconvincing performance against the EP Kings in a pre-season friendly.
Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his return from a knee injury when the Sharks play the Golden Lions in a friendly in Pietermaritzburg on Friday.
Morné Mellett has been ruled out of rugby for at least six months.
Griquas claimed a 41-21 bonus-point win over SWD, while there were also wins for the Leopards and Valke in round seven of the 2015 Currie Cup qualifiers.
EP Kings president Cheeky Watson has refuted reports suggesting coach Carlos Spencer parted ways with the union as the result of 'unpaid wages'.
Captain Juan de Jongh and Jean de Villiers will combine in the midfield for Western Province in a Currie Cup pre-season clash against the EP Kings on Saturday.
Coach Carlos Spencer has parted ways with the EP Kings ahead of the Currie Cup.
Western Province coach John Dobson says careful consideration has been given to the role flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis should fulfil in the Currie Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Despite the presence of Springbok stalwart Jean de Villiers, Western Province succumbed to a 19-6 defeat against the Pumas in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.