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Brent Janse van Rensburg (Gallo) Heinz Schenk - Sport24 Despite his previous successes as head coach, Brent Janse van Rensburg doesn't consider his job title at the Sharks as a 'demotion'.The former Pumas and Griquas mentor says he has the opportunity now to just engage in good old-fashioned coaching at Kings Park.The Sharks' inclusive and…

Sharks celebrate... (Gallo Images) Heinz Schenk - Sport24 The Sharks class of 2020 have reminded all again that a star team can also be a team of stars.The Sharks' forward pack, under the guidance of Brent Janse van Rensburg and Etienne Fynn, has in particular harnessed a diverse group of skills into a compelling product.Importantly,…

Jamie Roberts (Gallo Images) Rob Houwing, Sport24 chief writer Their combined height? 3,87 metres. Combined weight? 222kg. That is not too far off the stuff of a lock pairing.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021Instead it is a statistical reflection of the approximate, joint levels of brawn possessed…

Makazole Mapimpi (Getty Images) Lloyd Burnard - Sport24 The Sharks have held onto their 2019 World Cup winning Springboks, including Makazole Mapimpi, after South African rugby's very own transfer deadline day on Thursday.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021Professional rugby players in the country had until midnight on Thursday - the…

Lloyd Burnard - Sport24 The first ever Super Rugby final in 1996 was largely one-way traffic as a Jonah Lomu-inspired Blues emerged comfortable 45-21 victors over the Natal Sharks, scoring six tries at Eden Park to just two from their visitors. Back in those days, making a Super Rugby playoff was no mean feat. There were 12…