The Hollywoodbets Sharks are using the Vodacom United Rugby Championship break to recover from a significant injury list, with 16 players currently sidelined.
It was a case of mixed fortunes for the four South African teams as the Vodacom United Rugby Championship returned to action this past weekend, with the Vodacom Bulls continuing to stamp their authority, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks also earned a valuable away win to stay close to the top teams on the table. However,
The Sharks rebounded from a significant loss in the Investec Champions Cup last weekend by defeating Cardiff Rugby 42-22 in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday night.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks welcome back a few players to balance those lost to injury as they turn their focus to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and their week 10 clash with Cardiff Rugby at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.
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.
The Sharks traveled to France on Monday night without Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth.
DHL Stormers director of rugby, John Dobson has cleared the air on rumors linking Sharks flanker, Siya Kolisi with a potential return to the United Rugby Championship side in Cape Town.
Hollywoodbets Sharks coach John Plumtree feels a year of work with his side could be undone by injuries after registering another away United Rugby Championship defeat, courtesy of the DHL Stormers on Saturday. The Sharks played out to a 24-20 loss in a contentious battle with the Stormers in Cape Town, suffering the effects of major absentees in their star-studded team. Contrary to the previous URC campaign, where they finished
The highly anticipated United Rugby Championship clash between the Stormers and the Sharks at DHL Stadium lived up to expectations, with the home side emerging victorious 24-20 in front of a capacity crowd.