Plum praises Siya after SA Shield win
Sharks coach John Plumtree lauded captain Siya Kolisi following a 25-22 Vodacom URC victory against the Lions at Kings Park that secured the SA Shield.
Depleted Sharks to empty the tank in Cardiff
There were updates on injured stars as John Plumtree made it clear he expects the Sharks to “be hungry” and hold nothing back in Saturday’s clash at Cardiff Arms Park.
Plum upbeat despite Toulouse defeat
John Plumtree said the Sharks would take positives from their home loss on Saturday as they look to qualify for the Investec Champions Cup last 16 in Bordeaux next week.
Plum: Eben’s not right
Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth’s fitness has headlined the injury-hit Sharks’ ‘disruptive’ buildup to Saturday’s derby clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Durban.
Plum: SA boys are athletes, not robots
Head coach John Plumtree has defended his call to rest the Sharks’ frontline players in a heavy Investec Champions Cup defeat against the Leicester Tigers on Saturday.
Sharks count cost of ‘circus’
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has tempered celebrations of Saturday’s Champions Cup win in Durban with concerns over further injuries. #InvestecChampionsCup
Plum sounds ‘broken’ Etzebeth alarm
Sharks boss John Plumtree has raised concerns over Eben Etzebeth’s physical condition after overlooking the Springbok enforcer for Saturday’s clash against the DHL Stormers.
Plum on Bok exit talk: Players do move
Head coach John Plumtree has responded to reports of the DHL Stormers’ interest in signing Springbok loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu from the Sharks.
Plum: Boks make all the difference
John Plumtree underlined the value of Bok players to a full-strength Sharks side that clinched back-to-back wins over Vodacom URC title-winning teams.
Plum: Siya’s fine and ready to run
Sharks chief John Plumtree has allayed any concerns around Siya Kolisi’s personal life and is excited to see how the veteran performs at No 8 in a new-look back row this week.
