Damian Penaud delivered a breathtaking performance, scoring six tries as Union Bordeaux-Bègles dismantled the Sharks 66-12 in a dominant display at Stade Chaban-Delmas in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday.
Sharks coach John Plumtree has admitted that it has been a crazy season for him due to the numerous injuries suffered by players each week.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi once again leads the Hollywoodbets Sharks this weekend when they play their final Investec Champions Cup pool game against Bordeaux Begles at the Stade Chaban-Delmas in France. Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree has once again had to rejig his team following a frustrating run of injuries, having lost Vincent Koch,
It will be a case of sink or swim for the five South African franchises participating in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions this weekend as the pool stage reaches a close with the first playoff round, which will play out in April, moving into view.
The Sharks traveled to France on Monday night without Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth.
Sharks coach John Plumtree acknowledged the significant threat posed by Antoine Dupont in their Investec Champions Cup clash against Stade Toulousain at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.
Toulouse showcased their dominance as the reigning champions, comfortably defeating the Sharks 20-8 in a lackluster Investec Champions Cup encounter at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.
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Toulouse star Antonio Dupont admits that memories of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between South Africa and France will inevitably surface as his team prepares to face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday (17:15).
The Sharks will be without four Springboks players when they host Investec Champions Cup title-holders Toulouse at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday.