JP PIETERSEN

Former Springbok backing JP Pietersen to keep Sharks coaching gig

Interim Sharks coach JP Pietersen deserves the head coach role at the franchise, according to former Springbok Adrian Jacobs.

08 Jan 2026

Sharks coach JP Pietersen proud despite missed opportunities in Lions loss

Interim Sharks coach JP Pietersen is proud of his charges despite missing opportunities in their narrow loss to the Lions in their United Rugby Championship fixture.

05 Jan 2026

Aphelele Fassi of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at The Lensbury on November 13, 2024 in London, England.

Aphelele Fassi injury concern with Bulls test looming

Sharks interim head coach JP Pietersen has provided an update on Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi following the Sharks’ dramatic 28–23 Investec Champions Cup victory over Saracens in Durban.

15 Dec 2025

JP Pietersen praises Esterhuizen as Sharks steady the ship

Sharks interim head coach JP Pietersen has applauded Andre Esterhuizen’s leadership after the centre captained the KwaZulu-Natal side to a gritty win that marked a positive start to Pietersen’s tenure.

15 Dec 2025

Interim coach JP Pietersen hails Sharks' character in Champions Cup victory

The Sharks grabbed their second win of the season with a hard-fought 28-23 Champions Cup victory over Saracens in Durban on Saturday.

14 Dec 2025

Sharks building depth for battle on two fronts, says coach JP Pietersen

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen revealed that the Sharks are looking at the bigger picture ahead of an intense international season across two competitions.

25 Aug 2024