Edinburgh bulk up for Durban playoff
Edinburgh have welcomed back two South African props for the Challenge Cup quarter-final against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
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Edinburgh have welcomed back two South African props for the Challenge Cup quarter-final against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Follow the live action as the Sharks face Edinburgh in a #ChallengeCupRugby knockout clash in Durban. #SHAvEDI
Head coach Izak van der Westhuizen says a lack of regular games at the intensity of European rugby cost the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup playoffs.
Andre Esterhuizen and Thomas du Toit both continued their excellent try-scoring form in the Champions Cup round of 16, while Siya Kolisi suffered an injury blow.
The Sharks put seven tries past Italian minnows Zebre in Durban on Sunday to earn a comfortable passage through to the Challenge Cup quarter-finals. Having taken a 21-3 lead into half-time, the Sharks eased to a 47-3 victory at Kings Park as John Plumtree’s side kept up their hopes of capping a difficult season with some silverware. ? @SharksRugby ran… Read more →
Follow the live action as the Sharks face Zebre Parma in a #ChallengeCupRugby knockout clash in Durban. #SHAvZEB
The Sharks will be without injured Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth for the Challenge Cup round of 16 clash with Zebre in Durban on Sunday.
Sbu Nkosi misses out as the Cheetahs welcomed captain Victor Sekekete back for the Challenge Cup playoff against Clermont on Saturday.
Willem Alberts and Andries Coetzee will start for the Lions in the Challenge Cup round of 16 match against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.
Follow the live action as Benetton face the Lions in a #ChallengeCupRugby knockout clash in Treviso. #BENvLIO