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Springbok-Less Sharks versus Wounded Lions Adds up to Juicy URC Clash at Ellis Park

Both teams are level on 24 log points and a Sharks win would secure the South African Shield, intensifying the competition for the United Rugby Championship playoffs.

The battle lines will be clearly drawn on Saturday when the Lions and Sharks go head-to-head in their postponed round eight United Rugby Championship clash in Johannesburg, where a place in the top eight will be up for grabs. The match will also have a significant influence on the South African shield (a ‘mini competition’ between the SA teams), as a victory for the Sharks would see them clinch the local trophy with one local derby remaining. Me…

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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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