The Sharks need either a win or a losing bonus point when they play against Bordeaux to progress in the Champions Cup.
The Sharks have 'turned over a new leaf' following their loss at home to Toulouse and are now ready for their final Champions Cup pool match.
The Sharks might be hard-pressed just to earn a win or a losing bonus point in their last Champions Cup pool match away at Union Bordeaux Bègles this Sunday . French side Bordeaux lead the pool with straight wins and three bonus points from all three games, while the Sharks only have one win and one bonus point from their win against Exeter Chiefs.round of 16 while the Sharks face permutations if they cannot go the distance against the French giants at their home in Bordeaux.The French side also lead the table in the Top 14, three points ahead of a team the Sharks weretalking up their ability to close them down came to nothing on the day.
He added the Sharks especially needed to regain some momentum after losing to Toulouse in Durban and losing to the Stormers 24–20 in the United Rugby Championship in Cape Town on 28 December.
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