Sharks to sharpen Euro ‘edge’
John Plumtree said Saturday’s clash against Edinburgh is the ideal opportunity for a full-strength Sharks side to click as a unit before tackling Zebre Parma in the Challenge Cup.
John Plumtree said Saturday’s clash against Edinburgh is the ideal opportunity for a full-strength Sharks side to click as a unit before tackling Zebre Parma in the Challenge Cup.
Asenathi Ntlabakanye has been slapped with a suspension for his dangerous tackle in the clash between the Lions and Connacht.
Eben Etzebeth has emphasised the importance of the Sharks winning the EPCR Challenge Cup and securing safe passage back to the Champions Cup next season.
Willem Alberts has made a timely return from injury to be including in a 28-player squad for the Lions’ Vodacom URC tour and Challenge Cup playoff.
Cardiff will stage European club rugby’s Champions Cup and Challenge Cup finals in 2025, the EPCR organisers have announced.
The Sharks’ excellent run in the Challenge Cup has added a glimmer of hope to a bleak first half of their Vodacom URC campaign.
Daniel Kasende has been banned for foul play in the clash between the Cheetahs and Oyonnax, and is set to miss the Challenge Cup last 16 tie against Clermont.
The dates and times of the round of 16 fixtures for the Champions and Challenge cup competitions have been confirmed.
Munier Hartzenberg has been slapped with a suspension for his high hit in the clash between the Cheetahs and Oyonnax, but is set to feature in the Challenge Cup last 16.
Lions skipper Marius Louw was disappointed with Sunday’s loss to Ospreys, but coach Ivan van Rooyen downplayed its potential impact on the clash with the Vodacom Bulls this week.