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'They're a dangerous team': Stormers bracing for 'desperate' Connacht as URC resumes

Stormers boss John Dobson is expecting a full-strength and highly motivated Connacht side at Cape Town Stadium, as the Irish outfit continues to mount a late playoff push.

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JP Pietersen looks for positives after Sharks knocked out of Challenge Cup

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen was disappointed to lose to Connacht in the Challenge Cup Round of 16 but says there were positives for his team to take from the clash in Ireland.

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JP Pietersen: Discipline and focus let Sharks down against Connacht in second half

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen expressed disappointment at his side's second-half collapse following their 29-12 defeat to Connacht in Galway.

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Sharks fade as Connacht take control to book Challenge Cup quarter-final

Connacht produced a dominant second-half display to beat a depleted Sharks side 29-12 in their EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway on Friday night.

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Back in Black: Eben Etzebeth named in Sharks side for Challenge Cup knockout

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen is aiming to blend youth and experience when they face Connacht in the Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Friday night.

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Sharks full of belief ahead of Connacht Challenge Cup clash

Loose forward Nick Hatton revealed the Sharks are expecting a tough match against Connacht in Ireland but are excited for the opportunity to show what they can do.

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