Cell C Sharks host free match
The Cell C sharks are set to take on the Toyota Cheetahs at the King Zwelithini Stadium this Friday.
FOLLOWING the success of the Sharks’ 2016 township tour, the team will play their official warm-up match in Umlazi on Friday, 3 February. They will go head to head with the Toyota Cheetahs at the King Zwelithini Stadium at 5pm and at 6.30pm.. Entry is free and both sides will field extended squads.
This is the Cell C Sharks first hit-out since the conclusion of last year’s Currie Cup tournament and comes on the back of a rigorous eleven week pre-season training block. Fans will get an opportunity to see their favourites, led by Captain Pat Lambie and get to witness first-hand the results of the team’s hard work of the past few weeks.
Commenting on the match, Cell C Sharks head coach, Rob du Preez, said, “We are looking forward to the match on Friday. We’ve had a gruelling pre-season programme and the energy and enthusiasm shown on the practice field has been fantastic. The players are eager to get the season started and it is also an opportunity for the coaching team to test combinations and see how the players go in the match.”
Durban Tourism has arranged return transportation from Growthpoint Kings Park to Umlazi. Fans can park their vehicles at the stadium and hop on to two 60-seater buses. The first bus departs Growthpoint Kings Park at 4.30pm and the second bus at 6pm. After the match, the buses will return to the stadium at 9pm and at 10pm respectively.
Phillip Sithole Head of Durban Tourism said, “The City is pleased that the Rugby Township Games have created a sporting legacy for Durban. We are proud that through the partnership with The Sharks we can take the game of rugby to our local communities and disperse Sharks fans to other locations of the city to enjoy the game.
“This proves that the passion for The Sharks brand and the sport, shows no boundaries and is limitless. We urge the people of Durban and our visitors to support the game and enjoy the match.”
The main match will also be broadcast live on Supersport at 6.30pm.
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