Eben didn’t want Sharks to be SA’s ‘laughing stock’
Aphelele Fassi has lifted the lid on how harsh words from Eben Etzebeth and the Springboks helped the Sharks turn their struggling campaign into a European final.
Saffas Abroad: Kriel scores 80m try
Jesse Kriel went on a sensational run to score his second try in Japan since returning from injury, while Tyrone Green dotted down in the Champions Cup semi-finals.
Plum: More to come from ‘humble’ Masuku
John Plumtree says Siya Masuku isn’t near the peak of his abilities after the flyhalf steered the Sharks into the Challenge Cup final on Saturday.
Masuku sends Sharks to Challenge Cup final
The Sharks came back from a 13-point second-half deficit to beat Clermont and seal a place in the Challenge Cup final in London on Saturday.
Plum: ‘No magic bullet’ against Clermont cleavers
John Plumtree has warned about Clermont’s ability to “butcher” teams as the Sharks tackle the French side in the Challenge Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
LIVE: Sharks vs Clermont
Follow the live action as the Sharks face ASM Clermont Auvergne for a place in the #ChallengeCupRugby final. #SHAvASM
European chiefs plan Champs Cup overhaul
European rugby chiefs are reportedly encouraging a change to the Champions Cup format to avoid a repeat of the fiasco surrounding the Vodacom Bulls in the quarter-finals.
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.
Eben: All or nothing in the Cup
Eben Etzebeth has fired up his Sharks teammates for the Challenge Cup playoff against Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday.
Eben back to boost Sharks
Eben Etzebeth will make a timely return from injury for the Sharks in the Challenge Cup quarter-final against Edinburgh in Durban on Saturday.
