Fassi, Nche Return as Sharks Look to Continue Momentum Under JP

LIVE SCORING | URC: Sharks v Lions

There couldn’t really be a better start to the new year in terms of URC action, with the Sharks and Lions kicking off another ‘double derby’ day ahead of the battle between the Stormers and Bulls. Both games should offer plenty of entertainment and will showcase several Springbok stars. For the Sharks, there will be some renewed optimism under new head coach JP Pietersen, who has seen his tenure start with a 28-23 Champions Cup victory over Sara…

Encouraged by Stormers fight, Lions set sights on Sharks scalp in URC showdown in Durban

Fassi, Nche return as Sharks look to continue momentum under JP

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has welcomed back Springboks Ox Nche and Aphelele Fassi from injury for Saturday’s clash against the Lions in Durban.

Ox Nche one of two Springboks stars to return to action for Sharks' URC derby

Springboks duo Ox Nche and Aphelele Fassi have been ruled fit and will start for the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship derby with the Lions in Durban on Saturday.

JP: Sharks want to keep it going

Coach JP Pietersen says the Sharks need to back up their recent success in Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Lions at Kings Park. After a poor start to the season, the Durban-based side has claimed back-to-back home wins under Pietersen – beating Saracens in the Investec Champions Cup and the Bulls in the Vodacom URC. Despite that revival, the Sharks are 13th on the URC log and know consistency is now the challenge. “Two wins do help – th…

Team Release: Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Lions - The Sharks Durban

Vodacom United Rugby Championship rugby resumes after the brief Christmas break with the Hollywoodbets Sharks hosting the Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday afternoon. Head Coch JP Pietersen has the good fortune of welcoming back some of his stalwarts with Springboks OX Nche and Aphelele Fassi over their respective ailments and both getting starts. Corne Rahl and Siya Masuku also make welcome returns to the matchday 23, both named on …