Backline injury crisis deepens for Sharks

The Sharks will be without a key Springbok for the rest of the Vodacom URC campaign. Head coach JP Pietersen confirmed on Thursday that fullback Aphelele Fassi has been ruled out for up to three months following shoulder surgery. He picked up the injury during the...

Sharks’ revival at risk

The Sharks’ Vodacom URC campaign hangs in the balance after Highveld setbacks and demands an immediate response in Durban, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the Sharks cannot afford another slip after taking “two steps forward and a big one...

JP backs rookie Giliomee to deliver

JP Pietersen has thrown his support behind teenage fullback Luan Giliomee ahead of the Sharks’ crucial Vodacom URC clash with Munster. Giliomee will start at Kings Park on Saturday in the absence of injured duo Aphelele Fassi (shoulder) and Jaco Williams (hamstring)....

Rito: Stormers have to keep getting better

Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani insists there is still significant room for improvement ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Dragons. The Stormers are coming off a 32-19 win against the Bulls at Loftus last week that ended a three-match losing run in the Vodacom...