The Sharks have revealed that former Springbok flyhalf Braam van Straaten will be in charge of defence for the Super Rugby side this year, in addition to coaching kicking. […]
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Van Straaten tackles expanded role
Injury disruptions cause massive challenge
The Sharks play in Singapore this weekend for the first time, but with injuries cutting a swathe through the backline after the Kings defeat, the team faces a significant challenge to avoid joining the Bulls as 2017 Sunwolves casualties. […]
Sharksworld chats to Jaco Pienaar (Part 2)
Continuing my discussion with new Sharks forward coach Jaco Pienaar (part 1 is here), we went into some specifics about the squad and the upcoming season. […]
Sharksworld chats to Jaco Pienaar (Part 1)
I caught up with new Sharks forward coach Jaco Pienaar yesterday for a bit of a chat. Jaco was appointed to the role late last year and seems to be fitting in well so far. As with all newcomers to the Sharks setup, the Sharksworld interview is becoming something of a rite of passage and I’m pleased to report that new coaches are not exempt! A big thanks, as always, to Novashni and the Sharks PR department for facilitating. […]
Jaco Pienaar joins Sharks
The Sharks coaching appointments for 2017 have been finalised, with Head Coach Robert du Preez opting for a slight reshuffle as he brings a trusted lieutenant to the union. […]