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Resurgent Sharks look for creative solutions to loose forward injury crisis

Sharks interim coach JP Pietersen will have to dig deep into his loose forward stocks or be innovative after several key players were injured on Saturday.

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Steve Kitshoff calls for better squad rotation by South African teams

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes South African teams need to do a better job of rotating their players so they don't end up having to send understrength teams to Europe.

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URC: Sharks end Stormers' winning streak with impressive bonus-point victory

The Sharks produced a statement performance to defeat the Stormers 30-19 in a United Rugby Championship clash at a sold-out Cape Town Stadium, ending the hosts' perfect start to the season.

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Bok bruiser Andre Esterhuizen back to lead Sharks in Stormers URC derby

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.

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De Villiers eyes all-round impact as Stormers shift focus to URC derby

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.

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Sharks rue missed away opportunities after Champions Cup exit

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.

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