Plum’s thoroughbreds yet to gallop

Sharks coach John Plumtree says his star-studded team is like a racehorse still finding its stride ahead of the big event. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Plumtree welcomed back four Springboks – Eben Etzebeth, Grant Williams, Lukhanyo Am and Aphelele Fassi – for last week’s...

Brannas gives thumbs up

Deon Fourie has given an update on his injury situation after the veteran Springbok and Stormers forward underwent surgery on a broken tibia. The 38-year-old is ruled out for the remainder of the season after breaking his leg in a Vodacom URC win over Connacht at Cape...
Benetton to unleash Rhyno on Stormers

Benetton to unleash Rhyno on Stormers

Paarl-born playmaker Rhyno Smith is set to make an impact for a settled Benetton lineup against the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Smith, who also played for the Cheetahs and Sharks, and Zimbabwean lock Eli Snyman have been named on the bench for the...

Kok gives Ulster ‘insight’ into Sharks

Werner Kok returns to the Ulster starting XV for the first time since January to face his former team, the Sharks, in Belfast on Saturday. The winger suffered a concussion in Ulster’s final Champions Cup pool match against Exeter, before having a wrist operation that...

Sharks keep faith for Ulster showdown

Head coach John Plumtree resists wholesale team changes as the Sharks look to make it back-to-back Vodacom URC wins on tour against Ulster on Saturday night. The fourth-placed Sharks, who edged Edinburgh in the Scottish capital last week, are eyeing a first win in...