Report: JP Pietersen emerges as front-runner to take over Sharks head coach role
The Sharks are poised to name current interim head coach JP Pietersen as the man in charge going forward, according to The Rapport.
Sharks pickpocket Gianni Lombard from Lions
The Durban franchise took to social media on Wednesday to confirm that Lombard has signed a three-year deal. It comes off the back of eight years with the Lions, which included a short spell on loan to Japan League One team NTT Red Hurricanes in 2022.
While predominantly used as a flyhalf, Lombard has run out at fullback due to his aerial skills and educated boot. He scored 145 points for the Lions.
Lombard cut his teeth at Paarl Boys High before joining the junior ranks of Boland, then Western Province. He played South African schools and for the Junior Boks from 2017-2018.
The 28-year-old follows a host of Lions players - namely Jordan Hendrikse, Edwill van der Merwe, Vincent and Emmanuel Tshituka - who have join the Sharks in recent times.
The Sharks seem well-stocked at flyhalf, with Hendrikse, Siya Masuku and youngsters Jean Smith and Vusi Moyo. However, they are thin at fullback with just Springbok Aphelele Fassi and Hakeem Kunene on the books.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu admits discipline cost Stormers again in loss to Sharks
Stormers captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu accepted responsibility after his side's second successive defeat to the Sharks, admitting a lack of discipline proved decisive in the 36-24 loss at Kings Park on Saturday.
Sharks leaders praise charges after doing the double on once indomitable Stormers
Sharks coach JP Pietersen and captain Andre Esterhuizen were full of praise for their teammates after they handed the Stormers a second consecutive loss on Saturday.
URC: Relentless Sharks complete historic double over coastal rivals Stormers
The Sharks completed a rare coastal clean sweep in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday, beating the Stormers 36-24 at Kings Park to claim a second straight victory.