Challenge Cup champions Sharks face delicate balancing act against Lyon

Challenge Cup champions Sharks face delicate balancing act against Lyon

Sharks will try to balance their United Rugby Championship needs and their Challenge Cup wants ahead of their Sunday clash against Lyon.

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Sharks ‘know what’s coming’ in Lyon

Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo expects a “hostile crowd” at Matmut Stadium for their round-of-16 Challenge Cup playoff on Sunday. The Durbanites begin the defence of their second-tier European title with a match against a Lyon team that won three of their four pool matches in the competition and are currently seventh in the French Top 14. The Sharks qualified for the Challenge Cup playoffs after finishing fifth in their six-team Champions Cup…