Lions legend Asenathi Ntlabakanye extends stay in Johannesburg
Lions prop Asentahi Ntlabakanye confirmed he signed a contract extension with the Johannesburg franchise on Wednesday.
The walking wounded: Sharks provide update on injured Springboks
Despite these setbacks over the past two months, the team has shown resilience and are currently fourth on the log, well-placed as the competition intensifies.
The Sharks' medical team is focused on player recovery during the break, prioritising welfare and gradual reintegration. Head Coach, John Plumtree will hope to have key players return over the next few weeks, which would be a welcome boost as we approach the business end of the tournament.
Ahead of their next match against the Bulls on 15th February, the Sharks have provided an update on the status of injured players.
Eben Etzebeth
Suffered a return-of-symptoms of his recent concussion. The Sharks take this injury very seriously and player welfare remains our top priority. Eben is being managed by concussion specialists. He will be cleared to return once they are fully satisfied that his injury has completely resolved.
Ox Nche
Tear of upper arm muscle. Being treated conservatively and recovery in progress.
Andre Esterhuizen
Underwent surgery on his knee. Recovery in progress and the knee is healing well.
Aphelele Fassi
Underwent surgery on his ankle. Recovery in progress and the ankle is healing well.
Emile van Heerden
Underwent surgery on his knee. Recovery in progress and the knee is healing well.
Emmanuel Tshituka
Dislocated big toe. Being managed conservatively and recovery in progress.
Fez Mbatha
Lower limb stress fracture. Being treated conservatively and recovery in progress.
Gerbrandt Grobler
Underwent surgery on his foot. Recovery in progress and the foot is healing well.
James Venter
Tear of chest wall muscle. Being treated conservatively and recovery in progress.
Bok winger Makazole Mapimpi banned after eye gouge incident
Springbok star Makazole Mapimpi has been handed a hefty three-game suspension following an eye gouge in the Sharks' United Rugby Championship match against Cardiff.
John Plumtree hails success stories froim Sharks' junior ranks
Sharks head coach John Plumtree pointed to the success of the junior structures within the franchise that are churning out quality players.
Sharks welcome rest after dominant URC victory over Cardiff
With the United Rugby Championship now taking a two-week break, the Sharks can reflect on a fine run of form in the competition which seems them finish this block in fourth place on the log.