The Sharks bounced back from a poor European tour to beat the defending champions, Glasgow Warriors, in the URC on Saturday.
Several national players returned to the Sharks team this last Saturday. Picture: Steve Haag Sports / Gallo Images
“Obviously the Boks were a bit rusty after three weeks off, and at the same time we wanted to give some of the guys who were on tour a break. We just tried to bring everyone together and get the balance right.”Two late tries made Glasgow’s scoreline more respectable, but it masked the Sharks’ second-half dominance, particularly in the scrum, and the Warriors’ discipline woes.
“Glasgow always offers formidable opposition and tests you in every facet of the game,” Plumtree noted.
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