Highlights: Sharks vs Highlanders (2014 qualifier)
The Sharks reached the Super Rugby semi-finals with a 31-27 win at Kings Park.
The Sharks reached the Super Rugby semi-finals with a 31-27 win at Kings Park.
The hosts ended the champions' two-year reign with a 32-30 win in Canberra.
Frans Steyn's brilliant kicking and the power of the Sharks pack was the difference in a hard-fought 31-27 victory over the Highlanders. JON CARDINELLI reports.
The Brumbies booked their place in the Super Rugby semi-finals with a 32-30 win against the Chiefs in Canberra, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
The Sharks will approach their play-off qualifier against the Highlanders at Kings Park on Saturday as if it were a Test.
Saru wants the 18th Super Rugby franchise to be based in Singapore due to travel concerns, while Australia is pushing for Japan's inclusion.
Frans Steyn has retained the Sharks No 10 jersey for their play-off qualifier against the Highlanders in Durban on Saturday with Pat Lambie among the substitutes.
The accuracy of the Sharks' tactical kicking will be the difference in a hard-fought scrap against the Highlanders this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Ben Smith has recovered from a leg infection and will start for the Highlanders against the Sharks this Saturday.
Brumbies flyhalf Matt Toomua will pose the greatest threat to the Chiefs in the first play-off qualifier in Canberra on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.