Pienaar to make Sharks return
The Cheetahs have confirmed that captain Ruan Pienaar will be joining the Sharks on a short-term loan as part of a new agreement between the two teams.
The Cheetahs have confirmed that captain Ruan Pienaar will be joining the Sharks on a short-term loan as part of a new agreement between the two teams.
Marius van der Westhuizen has been appointed to take charge of the Carling Currie Cup final in Pretoria on Saturday, when the Bulls welcome the Sharks to Loftus Versfeld for a repeat of the 2020 grand finale of South Africa’s flagship domestic competition.
Sharks head coach Sean Everitt believes his team can improve on their error-prone performance in the semi-final against Griquas and “turn the Bulls over” in the final in Pretoria on Saturday.
Look back at the highlights from this weekend’s Currie Cup semi-finals which saw the Bulls and Sharks set up a repeat of last season’s title decider.
The Sharks used their pack to outmuscle a determined Griquas side in Durban on Saturday and set up a replay of the 2020 Currie Cup final against the Bulls in Pretoria.
The results are in and SARugbymag.co.za readers have snubbed fan-favourite Western Province loose forward Evan Roos in the poll for the Most Valuable Player of the 2021 Currie campaign.
Experienced playmaker Lionel Cronje says he is keen to play in the upcoming United Rugby Championship after making an impact at the Sharks on a loan deal for the Currie Cup.
Sharks head coach Sean Everitt has made only two changes to the starting lineup for their Currie Cup semi-final against Griquas in Durban on Saturday.
With the 2021 Currie Cup coming to the business end and the Bulls, Sharks, Griquas and Western Province in the playoffs, it’s time to vote for this season’s most valuable player.
Veteran flyhalf Lionel Cronje says teammate Curwin Bosch needs to be backed to fulfil his potential after surrendering the No 10 jersey at the Sharks.