Sharks Brace for Munster Grudge Match as JP Pietersen Demands Response in Playoff Push

Sharks brace for Munster grudge match as JP Pietersen demands response in playoff push

Memories of Jaden Hendrikse’s infamous wink and a dramatic penalty shootout linger as the Sharks prepare for a high-stakes rematch with Munster in Durban.

Sharks’ revival at risk

The Sharks’ Vodacom URC campaign hangs in the balance after Highveld setbacks and demands an immediate response in Durban, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the Sharks cannot afford another slip after taking “two steps forward and a big one backwards” in the South African derbies, with their playoff push at risk if they fail to beat Munster at home. Back-to-back wins over the Stormers in Cape Town and Durban reignited beli…

HOLLYWOODBETS SHARKS vs MUNSTER - The Sharks Durban

DATE: Saturday, 21st March 2026TIME: 17h00VENUE: Hollywoodbets Kings Park, DurbanREFEREE: Sam Grove-WhiteASSISTANT REFEREES: Morne Ferreira, Jonathan LotteringTELEVISION MATCH OFFICIAL: Hollie Davidson The Hollywoodbets Sharks will welcome Munster to Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday when the Durban side host the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship titleholders. Head coach JP Pietersen has made eight changes to his team, including the r…