South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth is poised to make his first appearance since winning the World Cup as the Sharks take on the Dragons in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
Fly-half JJ Hanrahan’s second-half penalty edged Connacht to an outstanding 13-12 United Rugby Championship victory over the Sharks in Durban.
The Sharks are set to welcome back World Cup winning South Africa centre Lukhanyo Am for their contest against Connacht at Kings Park tomorrow in the United Rugby Championship.
The Sharks and the Ospreys meet in a historic match at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday night, as it will be the first time a United Rugby Championship match has ever taken place in England.
Sharks players ratings live from Aviva Stadium: The South African franchise came to Dublin looking to cause a major URC upset against a Leinster team last beaten at home 11 months ago by the Bulls.
Siya Kolisi’s Kings Park send-off was marred by a Sharks collapse and personal disappointment after he limped off early in the 22-22 draw with Munster in the United Rugby Championship.
The Ospreys left Durban empty-handed despite overcoming illness and international unavailability to push the Sharks hard in a 25-10 defeat.