The Sharks can confirm that Head Coach John Plumtree has communicated to The Sharks ownership his intention, to step away from his role following the conclusion of our upcoming fixture against Toulouse in France.
Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles will kick off the defence of their Investec Champions Cup crown against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, while the DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks both face tough away fixtures in France as the European showpiece gets underway this weekend.
The Toyota Cheetahs are heading north for their fourth EPCR Challenge Cup campaign, and the touring squad for the December games has been announced.
The Toyota Cheetahs will make history in the 2025/26 EPCR Challenge Cup as they prepare for their first-ever encounters against Exeter Chiefs, Racing 92 and Stade Français Paris.
The Vodacom Bulls crashed out of the EPCR Challenge Cup but never stopped fighting as they went down 34-28 against Edinburgh, eventually settling for a heart-breaking six-point defeat at the Hive Stadium in the Scottish capital.
A massive opportunity beckons for the Vodacom Bulls in the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday as they stake a claim for a semi-final spot after booking their quarter-final berth against Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium in the Scottish capital.
The dream of a European Champions Cup run may be over for South African sides, but the Bulls, Sharks and Lions will all enter the Challenge Cup Last 16 and have another shot at glory.
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Bulls coach Jake White is sweating an another knee injury for flyhalf Johan Goosen picked up in the 48-7 Champions Cup win over Bordeaux in Pretoria on Saturday.
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It will be a case of sink or swim for the five South African franchises participating in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions this weekend as the pool stage reaches a close with the first playoff round, which will play out in April, moving into view.
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Victories will be key for all five South African franchises in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup as the teams gear up for the penultimate pool round in the respective competitions this weekend.
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