WP in deal with French twist, Sharks’ Masotti eyes up Sarries
A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including reports linking Western Province and the Sharks to giant overseas clubs.
Masotti: Sharks open-minded, hungry to embrace change
Marco Masotti says he intends to ‘spend money to make money’ following MVM Holdings’ majority-share acquisition in the Sharks franchise.
Sharks coach rings the changes
Sharks coach Sean Everitt has made six changes to his starting XV for their crucial Currie Cup clash against Griquas in Durban on Saturday.
Currie Cup teams (Round 6)
Check out the match-day squads for round six of the Currie Cup, which is set to be headlined by the showdown between the Cheetahs and Western Province in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Steyn leads clinical Cheetahs past Sharks
Frans Steyn contributed 17 points as the Cheetahs thumped the Sharks 37-10 in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Van Rooyen heaps praise on Lions’ old guard
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen was full of praise for Willem Alberts, Jannie du Plessis and Jaco Kriel in the wake of their 27-12 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park.
‘No excuse for Sharks’ error-ridden performance’
Sean Everitt has lamented the Sharks’ poor display, particularly up front, that led to them losing 27-12 to the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Lions roar past Sharks
Courtnall Skosan and Tiaan Swanepoel scored the only tries of the game to guide the Lions to a commanding 27-12 victory over the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Graphics: Currie Cup teams (Round 4)
Check out the match-day squads for round four of the Currie Cup, which is set to be headlined by the showdown between the Lions and Sharks in Joburg.
Lions stick with winning combination
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has named an unchanged starting lineup for Saturday’s clash with the Sharks at Ellis Park.
