Sharks favourites to win Challenge Cup
Despite having to play their remaining two playoff games in London, the Sharks have been installed as favourites to cap the season with some silverware in the Challenge Cup.
Despite having to play their remaining two playoff games in London, the Sharks have been installed as favourites to cap the season with some silverware in the Challenge Cup.
The Sharks will make Challenge Cup history in May when they host Clermont Auvergne in the semi-finals of the EPCR competition in London.
John Plumtree is delighted for Sharks fans who have something to celebrate following a historic win that secured their team a place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals for the first time.
Flyhalf Siya Masuku kicked 18 points as the Sharks fought back to overpower Edinburgh on Saturday in Durban to progress to the Challenge Cup last four for the first time.
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.
Eben Etzebeth has fired up his Sharks teammates for the Challenge Cup playoff against Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth will make a timely return from injury for the Sharks in the Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday.
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Head coach Sean Everitt said a fully loaded Edinburgh lineup can’t wait for a “second bite” at the Sharks in a crunch playoff at Kings Park on Saturday.