Watch: Lions can’t down Phepsi Max
Fizzing Sharks flank Phepsi Buthelezi stepped, fended and ran over three Lions defenders at Kings Park.
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Fizzing Sharks flank Phepsi Buthelezi stepped, fended and ran over three Lions defenders at Kings Park.
John Plumtree believes Phepsi Buthelezi could develop into a No 6 in the mould of Siya Kolisi, after selecting the versatile Sharks forward at openside flanker against Scarlets.
Sharks loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi has insisted that beating Scarlets on Friday night is just as important as next week’s historic Challenge Cup clash in London.
The Sharks have ramped up their recent player negotiations by securing the services of an inspirational figure for the Durbanites on a long-term deal.
Phepsi Buthelezi will take over the captaincy as the Sharks have rested the majority of their Springboks for the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh on Saturday.
Phepsi Buthelezi is confident the Sharks have the depth to upset Leinster, despite missing several Springboks for the #URC clash between the teams on Saturday.
Duane Vermeulen’s match-up with Phendulani ‘Phepsi’ Buthelezi is worth the ticket price alone when Ulster and the Cell C Sharks clash for the first time in their history in the final round of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Phepsi Buthelezi and the Sharks are wary of the threat posed by a second-string Leinster outfit that boasts a host of international players.
SuperSport pundits Swys de Bruin and Hanyani Shimange discuss which local No 8 could eventually take over from Duane Vermeulen at Springbok level.
As the South African teams prepare to complete the opening four-match tour of the inaugural Vodacom United Rugby Championship, which player has made the most of the opportunity?