Because it stands on the URC log, the Sharks discover themselves in fourth place and are nearly assured of a playoff berth, but it surely’s much more precarious for the Stormers and Lions.
The Cape facet are down in tenth place, however solely a single level adrift of three groups forward of them, specifically Cardiff, Edinburgh and Benetton.
In the meantime, the Lions are down in 14th spot, six factors behind the eighth-placed Edinburgh and looking out far off a playoff place.
Looking forward to this weekend’s fixtures, the Sharks have travelled away to face Edinburgh on Friday evening (kick off at 20:35 SA time).
On Saturday, the Lions host Benetton (13:45 kick off), whereas later within the day the Stormers face Connacht in Cape City (16:00 kick off).
All to play for because the Sharks, Lions and Stormers return to URC motion
The Bulls are presently in third place on the log, however they’ve a bye this weekend, and will probably be anxiously awaiting the result of different outcomes, significantly because the Sharks look to make up floor on their South African rivals.
As a reminder, here’s what the Sharks’ touring squad appears to be like like:
FULL SQUAD:
Forwards: Bongi Mbonambi, Eben Etzebeth, Emile van Heerden, Ethan Bester, Fez Mbatha, Hanro Jacobs, James Venter, Jason Jenkins, Emmanuel Tshituka, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Ox Nche, Phepsi Buthelezi, Ruan Dreyer, Siya Kolisi, Vincent Koch, Vincent Tshituka. Backs: Andre Esterhuizen, Aphelele Fassi, Bradley Davids, Ethan Hooker, Grant Williams, Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse, Jurenzo Julius, Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi, Siya Masuku, Yaw Penxe.
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