
Bok prop jumps ship to Sharks
The Sharks have captured a veteran Springbok prop from the Lions as a replacement for the retired Coenie Oosthuizen.
The Sharks have captured a veteran Springbok prop from the Lions as a replacement for the retired Coenie Oosthuizen.
Neil Powell has backed Siya Masuku to help steer the Sharks to a key win on Saturday, meaning Curwin Bosch will have to make his milestone appearance from the bench.
Neil Powell says the Sharks plan to recruit more from within their youth systems over the next few years, above relying on signing big-name stars.
Jaden Hendrikse rotates into the No 9 jersey in one of only two changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup for the Challenge Cup match against Dragons in Newport on Sunday.
Neil Powell could only confirm that Rohan Janse van Rensburg will stay with the Sharks until the end of the season, after reports linking the centre with a move to France.
Neil Powell says the Sharks have taken a step in the right direction by getting back on the winning road in the Challenge Cup after a poor start to the season.
Sharks director of rugby Neil Powell has revealed he will shift his focus to the Sharks Academy and leave incoming head coach John Plumtree to oversee the senior team.
The Sharks are not short of confidence, despite their playoff hopes hanging in the balance with two rounds remaining in the @Vodacom United Rugby Championship. #URC
Schalk Burger admitted that the Sharks have been “frustrating” to watch this season and noted that the lack of a clear playing identity is at the heart of their troubled campaign.
Neil Powell says the decision to rule out Grant Williams’ second try for a forward pass was the turning point as the Sharks suffered a heavy defeat against Toulouse in the Champions Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.