The Sharks will take on Zebre in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup on Sunday in front of their fans at King's Park Stadium.
Sharks coach John Plumtree is eyeing Zebre’s scalp in the Challenge Cup round of 16. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images
At times, that irked some members of the press as he would often mention it during media opportunities of URC games; it came across as if the competition had become an afterthought while the Challenge Cup, particularly the upcoming game against Zebre, was taking priority. “Looking at the conditions for Sunday, it looks like there’s a bit of rain around which obviously is a bit of a leveller,” said Plumtree.
“They’ll come with a game where they’ll want to take us on up front, and I think the side that can gain the most territory for this pretty wet game will be the side that will be hardest to beat.
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