Blow for Sharks as Eben Etzebeth ruled out of URC semi-final against Bulls

Bulls v Sharks: Teams, kick-off time for URC semi-final

The highly anticipated all-South African URC semi-final – which marks the Bulls’ second successive URC home semi-final, and the first time ever that the Sharks vie for a place in the top two – will kick off at Loftus Versfeld at 18:15 on Saturday. Both coaches named sides loaded with Springboks, which will set the scene for a nail-biting encounter. Bulls coach Jake White made only one change to his starting lineup that defeated Edinburgh, recall…

Blow for Sharks as Eben Etzebeth ruled out of URC semi-final against Bulls

Jake: We can't play like it's a Bok trial

Jake White says his message for the Vodacom Bulls is simple ahead of their must-win URC showdown against a formidable Sharks side at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Speaking during a Bulls team announcement conference in Pretoria on Friday, White highlighted the challenge against John Plumtree’s men to decide who advances to next week’s final, describing them as potentially the strongest Sharks team ever. “I’ve said this to you before, theirs is pr…

Premiership and URC Semi-Finals Key Talking Points: Sharks without Eben Etzebeth

The Premiership and URC semi-finals are taking place this weekend, with the best of the two leagues battling it out.  It sees the winners of the URC quarter-finals and the top four of the Prem’s regular season up against each other, to decide each league’s respective finalists.  Every team involved has been on a long journey this season, some […] The post Premiership and URC Semi-Finals Key Talking Points: Sharks without Eben Etzebeth  appeared …

Eben Etzebeth hammer blow as Sharks lose Springboks star for URC semi-final

The Sharks were dealt a massive blow on the eve of their URC semi-final with the Bulls with the news that Eben Etzebeth has withdrawn due to injury.

Team Release - Vodacom Bulls vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks - The Sharks Durban

A new lock pairing for Saturday’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final derby clash against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria is the only set of changes to the Hollywoodbets Sharks as they take continuity into selection for this massive local knock-out.Head coach John Plumtree has to do without captain Eben Etzebeth who unfortunately got injured at training this week, with Corne’ Rahl replacing him and Emile van Heerden coming in for Jason Je…