Schalk: Sharks only got themselves to blame
Springbok legends Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers have laid into the Sharks after another costly Vodacom URC collapse, blaming poor discipline and game management.
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Springbok legends Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers have laid into the Sharks after another costly Vodacom URC collapse, blaming poor discipline and game management.
The Sharks’ Vodacom URC top-eight race is over, but Zekhethelo Siyaya’s speed and elusiveness against Edinburgh here shows the 18-year-old fullback is one for the future.
Home playoffs beckon for the Stormers and Lions after impressive wins, while the Vodacom Bulls have their top-eight fate in their own hands.
The Bulls are reportedly closing in on another major backline signing, and this time it could come at the expense of the Sharks.
The Sharks are reportedly exploring two overseas options as they look to recruit an experienced flyhalf ahead of next season.
Sharks coach JP Pietersen says failing to reach the Vodacom URC playoffs is “hugely disappointing”.
The Sharks’ Vodacom URC playoff hopes were dashed after a deflating loss to Edinburgh on Friday night.
The Stormers get their campaign back on track, while the Lions extend their winning streak to six, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
The Ospreys have strongly rejected accusations that they “cheated” in their win against the Sharks by forcing the match to go to uncontested scrums.
Sharks coach JP Pietersen has thrown his support behind the stream of young talent who have stepped forward amid a deepening injury crisis.