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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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Stormers unleash returning Boks in URC derby against Sharks

Seven Springboks will play their first match for the Stormers this season in the United Rugby Championship derby against the Sharks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

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