The Sharks have named a strong side to face the Bulls despite a massive injury list dogging the men from Durban and their Currie Cup campaign.
Lionel Cronje of the Sharks during the 2024 Currie Cup game between the Cheetahs and the Sharks at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 17 August 2024 Image: Charle Lombard/BackpagePixLionel Cronje of the Sharks during the 2024 Currie Cup game between the Cheetahs and the Sharks at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 17 August 2024 Image: Charle Lombard/BackpagePix
With neither side relinquishing their current positions on the log regardless of the outcome, and with both having sewn up spots in next week’s semi-finals, there is more to this final pool match than just academic interest.has continued his integration of Vodacom United Rugby Championship players into the Currie Cup with the intercontinental tournament looming fast.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks have now gone six games unbeaten in the tournament, registering five wins and one draw in a quite remarkable run of form that, regardless of the score after Sunday’s final whistle, sees the Durban side finish in third spot on the log, with another date with the Bulls in next week’s knock-out, this time in Pretoria.
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