Plum tickled pink by in-form Fassi
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has praised Aphelele Fassi’s attacking skills while arguing that the star fullback’s defence is also improving.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has praised Aphelele Fassi’s attacking skills while arguing that the star fullback’s defence is also improving.
Head coach John Plumtree is sweating over the availability of lock Eben Etzebeth for the clash between the Sharks and Zebre Parma in Durban next Sunday.
John Plumtree said Saturday’s clash against Edinburgh is the ideal opportunity for a full-strength Sharks side to click as a unit before tackling Zebre Parma in the Challenge Cup.
Head coach John Plumtree has made five changes to the Sharks starting lineup to face Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday in the Vodacom URC.
Prop Vincent Koch said the Sharks can expect a highly motivated Edinburgh outfit under the stewardship of former coach Sean Everitt when the teams clash on Saturday.
Coach John Plumtree has hailed the Sharks’ physicality and highlighted the performance of flyhalf Siya Masuku in the much-needed victory against Ulster. @Vodacom #URC
The Sharks overpowered Ulster with a strong second-half performance to claim just their second win of the Vodacom URC season in Durban on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth has emphasised the importance of the Sharks winning the EPCR Challenge Cup and securing safe passage back to the Champions Cup next season.
Eben Etzebeth said the Sharks have let themselves and their fans down this season, and expects more physicality from the team against Ulster in Durban on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus remains unfazed by the struggles of the Sharks, while advocating for structural changes to help the Blitzboks return to the summit of sevens rugby.