‘Pietersen has been a revelation in training’
Sharks coach Sean Everitt believes veteran wing JP Pietersen’s fitness and conditioning has improved significantly during his time in Europe.
Pietersen at 13 for Sharks
JP Pietersen will make his Sharks return at outside centre in their Currie Cup opener against Griquas in Durban on Friday.
Watch: Pietersen on Sharks return
Sharks wing JP Pietersen speaks on his return to Durban and playing in the Currie Cup following his release from French side Toulon.
Pietersen back at the Sharks
Former Springbok JP Pietersen is back in training at the Sharks, and is set to make his comeback for the Durban-based side should he successfully complete all medical tests.
Flashback Friday: JP’s journey
With JP Pietersen set to return to the Sharks, we take a look at some of the veteran wing’s greatest moments on the field.
Paper talk: WP woes, JP linked to Sharks
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including the ongoing off-field saga that’s dogging the Western Province Rugby Union.
Pietersen announces Toulon departure
World Cup-winning Springbok JP Pietersen officially confirmed that he has ended his time with French Top 14 side Toulon on Sunday.
Watch: JP scores try for Toulon
JP Pietersen dived over to score during Toulon’s 49-25 win against Oyonnax in the French Top 14.
Cronjé cameo wins it for Verblitz
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players. ENGLISH PREMIERSHIP – The Worcester Warriors, with Francois Hougaard and Gerrit-Jan van Velze, moved 10 points clear of the bottom of the table with a 23-6 win over London Irish, who included prop Petrus du Plessis and lock Franco… Read more →
Bok duo on target for Toulon
JP Pietersen and Marcel van der Merwe starred as Toulon beat Oyonnax 49-25, while Racing 92, Agen, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Pau and Castres also picked up wins in the French Top 14. Before kick-off, Toulon were languishing in seventh position on the log following a set of poor results. But this comfortable win sees captain Duane Vermeulen’s side climb up to… Read more →
