Sharks wary of ‘proud’ WP
JP Pietersen said the Sharks can expect a highly motivated DHL Western Province side in Cape Town on Saturday, empathising with the Capetonians’ bid to blood youth in 2024.
Watch: Pietersen mentors next-gen Sharks
JP Pietersen gives an update on the progress of the up-and-coming talent at the Sharks under his tutelage as the union’s head of junior rugby.
World Cup countdown: 14 days to go!
With 14 days to go until the launch of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za looks at the greatest right wings to wear the green and gold at the tournament.
JP itching to pick Plum’s brain
Former Springbok JP Pietersen, now head of junior rugby at the Sharks, can’t wait to work with head coach John Plumtree in Durban again.
Sharks mum on Currie Cup coaches
The Sharks are taking a wait-and-see approach to announcing their new Currie Cup coaching staff until next season’s calendar is unveiled.
Sharks boss: JP knows his rugby
Sharks chief Eduard Coetzee hailed the influence of JP Pietersen as the former Springbok coached the union’s U20 team to the national cup title.
Pietersen: Coaching transition hasn’t been easy
Former Springbok wing JP Pietersen has opened up on the challenges of transitioning from being a player to his current role as the Sharks’ Currie Cup assistant coach.
Bok duo take Sharks’ Currie Cup reins
The Sharks have installed a pair of former Springboks as coaches for the 2022 Currie Cup competition which kicks off in January.
Pick a 2009 Lions tamer to boost 2021 Bok squad
Choose one of the champions from the Bok Class of 2009 to parachute into the current squad for the series against the British & Irish Lions.
Watch: Pietersen’s first Sharks try
Veteran Sharks outside back JP Pietersen was a prolific try-scorer during his early years at the Durban franchise. Look back at his first-ever Vodacom Super Rugby try.
