Sharks centre Murray Koster expects youngsters and players who have been on the fringes of the United Rugby Championship to use the Currie Cup to work their way to top-tier rugby.
Koster expects a fierce battle from the Griffons as he believes they will have a point to prove and are eager to make a statement about being in the top tier.“They are going to come out wanting to upset us and wanting to prove something in their first time in the [Premier Division of the] Currie Cup.”The Sharks will hope Mongalo inspires them to their first Currie Cup title since 2018 when they won it under former coach Robert du Preez Sr.
“Coach Joey Mongalo has won the Currie Cup and is a very prestigious coach. He has been around a few unions and he knows what he is talking about.“Most importantly, he knows how to manage his players and how to get the best out of them. If he backs you, he really does back you, which is what all the players really want. He is straightforward with you.”
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