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John Dobson surprised by Stormers' scrum dominance in Sharks derby victory

John Dobson believes the Stormers' emphatic 39-22 victory over the Sharks was a reward for correcting their faults, although even he did not anticipate such a commanding scrum performance against a Springbok-laden opposition pack.

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JP Pietersen left counting the cost after Stormers defeat

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen admitted his side paid a heavy price for costly indiscipline after their first United Rugby Championship defeat of the season.

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Stormers hit back to seal comfortable win against the Sharks at DHL Stadium

The Stormers bounced back from a defeat overseas last week to beat the Sharks 39-22 to record a bonus-point victory in their United Rugby Championship clash at the DHL Stadium.

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JP Pietersen urges Sharks to show 'DNA' against Stormers, highlights key battles

Sharks coach JP Pietersen believes Saturday's United Rugby Championship derby against the Stormers will provide a valuable test of his team's identity, with the aerial battle and forward exchanges expected to play crucial roles at DHL Stadium.

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'It's Bok against Bok' - Dobson excited for Stormers-Sharks showdown

Stormers coach John Dobson is relishing a Springbok-laden showdown between his side and the Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

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Sharks early URC momentum faces Stormers test

Sharks prop Ox Nche says the biggest change he has noticed this season is a stronger sense of belief within the squad, backed by action rather than just talk.

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