A potential EPCR title win for the Sharks in London on Friday cannot detract from their dismal performances in the Vodacom URC this season, writes MARK KEOHANE.
A potential EPCR title win for the Sharks in London on Friday cannot detract from their dismal performances in the Vodacom URC this season, writesThe Durbanites will have all the motivation they need to triumph in the Challenge Cup final against Gloucester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, when history beckons as they aim to become the first South African team to win the title.
Led by Springbok speedster Makazole Mapimpi, whose five tries this season places him joint-second on the try-scorers list behind Benetton’s Onisi Ratave , the Sharks have scored the most tries of any team this season., Keohane claims that the Sharks’ struggle with offensive efficiency in the URC will be the main focus in their post-season evaluations, arguing that their attack has declined significantly since the inaugural campaign in 2021-22.
According to Keohane, the Vodacom Bulls have shown the most improvement, along with the Lions, especially in try-scoring and defense. “Friday night’s match does not carry the gravitas of Saturday night’s gladiatorial showdown, but it does matter for a Sharks team desperate to take something from a dismal URC league campaign.
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