Sharks dig deep to give JP Pietersen winning start against Saracens
The Sharks began life under interim coach JP Pietersen with a gritty 28-23 victory over Saracens at a rain-soaked Kings Park on Saturday.
The Lions were left to rue a series of missed opportunities as they suffered a 14-10 Challenge Cup defeat to Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park on Saturday.
The Sharks began life under interim coach JP Pietersen with a gritty 28-23 victory over Saracens at a rain-soaked Kings Park on Saturday.
The Cheetahs endured a difficult afternoon in Amsterdam as they were beaten 45-22 by Stade Francais in their EPCR Challenge Cup clash at the NRCA Stadium on Saturday.
The Stormers continued their perfect start to the season following a 42-21 victory against La Rochelle in the Champions Cup clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha.
French club La Rochelle have strongly criticised the Champions Cup travel schedule ahead of their clash against the Stormers in Gqeberha this weekend.
The Bulls have unveiled a reshuffled match-day squad for Round 2 of the Champions Cup against Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday.
The Toyota Cheetahs have named their side to face Stade Francais in the Challenge Cup in what will be a historic first clash between the two sides.
Andre Esterhuizen will captain the Sharks in his 100th cap for the club as they face Saracens in a Champions Cup fixture on Saturday.
The Lions have travelled north to face the Newcastle Red Bulls for Round 2 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday evening.
South African stars Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Donavan Don and Byrhandre Dolf were named as the winners of the 2025 Players' Player of the Year Awards on Thursday.
