Sharks head coach JP Pietersen didn't mince words following his side's 41-12 defeat to the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, admitting the team faces a steep learning curve.
Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann was happy with how his side dealt with pressure situations in their 41-12 win over the Sharks in Pretoria.
The Bulls powered to a commanding 41–12 bonus-point win over the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Springbok and Sharks fullback Aphelele Fassi is set for another spell on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, and is waiting to hear if he will need surgery.
Sharks winger Edwill van der Merwe says the side has taken a hard look at their discipline and decision-making after last weekend’s derby defeat to the Lions, as they turn their attention to Saturday’s clash at Loftus Versfeld.
Scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer revealed the Stormers have worked hard to fix what went wrong against the Sharks and are eager to get back to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship.