JP PIETERSEN

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The Sharks' silverlining is their youth

Sharks boss JP Pietersen is feeling positive about the future of the franchise after several youngsters shone brightly at the back end of the United Rugby Championship.

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Sharks boss JP Pietersen impressed by Zekhethelo Siyaya

In a dark end to the season, Sharks teenager Zekhethelo Siyaya is a light coach JP Pietersen is focusing on.

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JP Pietersen: Sharks’ URC season 'hugely disappointing' after playoff hopes end in Scotland

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has admitted that missing out on the United Rugby Championship playoffs is a "hugely disappointing" outcome, after a 33–28 defeat to Edinburgh at Hive Stadium ended their slim top-eight hopes.

Sharks captain Siya Kolisi

Sharks look to honour Siya Kolisi milestone in clash against Edinburgh

Sharks coach JP Pietersen is hoping his side can make it a memorable occasion for Siya Kolisi, who is set to earn his 50th cap for the KZN franchise in their must-win round 16 United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh on Friday night.

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JP Pietersen fumes over Ethan Hooker injury as Sharks suffer costly Ospreys defeat

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen expressed deep frustration and concern after Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Sharks' 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in Swansea.

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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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