Lukhanyo Am

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Eben Etzebeth of Hollywoodbets Sharks with team-mate Makazole Mapimpi after the latter scores his side's third try during the EPCR Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham Stoop on May 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Getty Images)

Sharks sweat over crocked Boks

Double world champions Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am and Vincent Koch are all fitness concerns for the Sharks after Saturday’s defeat to Benetton in Durban.

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth with Springbok teammates at training

Siya out, who to captain Boks?

Siya Kolisi will not lead the Springboks out in their first match since winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup – who is your choice to take over the captaincy?

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Plum: Players must own the gameplan

John Plumtree has explained that the Sharks senior players will be allowed a greater say in the team’s gameplan, but there will be greater accountability for their performances.

Jesse Kriel and Lukhanyo Am during Springbok training

Kriel: Lukhanyo was the best ‘Fickou’

Jesse Kriel has opened up on the level of support he received from Lukhanyo Am to reach new heights in the No 13 jersey during the 2023 World Cup.

European Rugby Challenge Cup Round 1, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa 9/12/2023 Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Section Paloise Lukhanyo Am of the Hollywoodbets Sharks on his way to scoring Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Steve Haag

Am: Sharks ready to kick-start URC season

Lukhanyo Am believes the Sharks are ready to kick-start their @Vodacom #URC campaign as they prepare to host the DHL Stormers in Saturday’s big derby clash.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 11: Eben Etzebeth of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 11, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Etzebeth goes under the knife

Sharks coach John Plumtree has revealed that Eben Etzebeth has undergone knee surgery, which is expected to sideline the Springbok enforcer for several weeks.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 30: Lukhanyo Am of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lukhanyo pumped after ‘special’ World Cup

Lukhanyo Am is ready to fire for the Sharks after playing an unexpected role in helping the Springboks retain the World Cup last year.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 21: Eben Etzebeth of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on November 21, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Boks back to ‘sharpen up’ Sharks

Lukhanyo Am said the embattled Sharks are feeding off the energy of their World Cup-winning Springboks, despite news that Bongi Mbonambi has undergone surgery.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 14: Lukhanyo Am (captain) of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with Curwin Bosch of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the Hollywoodbets Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on November 14, 2023 in Durban, South Africa.

‘Hungry’ Bok to fuel Sharks frenzy

Sharks assistant coach Joey Mongalo says returning Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am is “hungry to play” against a “confrontational” Connacht side on Saturday.