Sharks midfielder Ben Tapuai has taken to Durban like a duck does to water, even though Durban's beaches have been in need of improvement in the past year. | Sport24news
The 34-year-old Australian will start alongside Frans Venter in midfield for Saturday's United Rugby Championship game against Edinburgh.
Tapuai, who played for the Queensland Reds in Australia before moving to the Sharks via a stint with the Harlequins, said it was important for visitors to immerse themselves in the cultures of the countries they stay in."As foreigners, it's important that we learn the culture and what it's about. I think moving with my family from Australia to the United Kingdom to here, we also had to adapt.
"It helps to connect with the guys a bit more because the more you do it off the field, the more it shows on the field."The Sharks will have to brave the cold temperatures in the UK and the unpredictable nature of the synthetic surface of the DAM Health Stadium. "The game will be a lot quicker and it's winter in the UK, so the grass is a bit heavier," Tapuai said.
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