United Rugby Championship action returns this weekend when the Sharks travel to the Mother City to take on the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
In-form Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers says he wants to be recognised as more than just a breakdown threat, insisting his ambition is to add value across all facets of the game.
Sharks interim coach JP Pietersen admits their early exit from the Investec Champions Cup has once again underlined how costly away results can be in Europe’s elite competition.
The Stormers are awaiting key fitness updates ahead of a crucial United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks, with several Springbok stars still needing medical clearance.
Interim coach JP Pietersen was one happy man after the Sharks were ruthless in their 50-12 victory over Clermont in Durban on Saturday.
The Sharks kept their slim hopes in the Investec Champions Cup alive by duly thumping an outclassed Clermont side 50-12 at Kings Park on Saturday.