Cell C Sharks gear up for Jaguares challenge

The Cell C Sharks will be hosting Argentina’s rugby pride, the Jaguares, in Saturday’s round seven Vodacom Super Rugby clash at Growthpoint KINGS PARK.

Our players love playing at home and after two away matches against the Cheetahs and Lions, they are back to give our fans something to cheer about as they prepare for the visiting Jaguares.

15. VODACOM SUPER RUGBY
    Cell C Sharks vs. Jaguares

    Date	: Saturday, 8 April 2017
    Time	: 15h05
    Venue	: Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban
    Referee	: Angus Gardner
    Assistant Referees	: Ben O’ Keeffe, Stuart Berry
    Television Match Official	: Marius Jonker

     

    “Going into round seven of the competition both teams find ourselves with equal log points (18) and in the context of our group standings, this game is very important for us.  The Jaguares are a physical unit who enjoy running from all parts of the field and we know that we are in for a tough battle on Saturday,”  said head coach, Robert du Preez.

    “There were many positives that we took away from last week’s match and the growth that we showed in many areas of the game was pleasing.  We want to build on that this week and have worked on areas we feel has let us down. This is our final match before our bye and our players know what their task at hand is and are determined to give it their all.”

     

16. Interesting Facts

• The Cell C Sharks have won each of their last six games at home;
• Cell C Sharks flanker Jean-Luc du Preez has made 73 tackles this campaign, more than any other player and 21 more than the Jaguares best, Jeronimo de la Fuente (52);
• Tendai Mtawarira (130) requires just 7 more caps to equal the Cell C Sharks record for most Super Rugby appearances.  The current record is held by JP Pietersen with a total of 137 caps;
• Our Sharks have a 97% scrum record in the competition to date.

*Credit: Opta Data

15. Garth April
14. Kobus van Wyk
13. Lukhanyo Am
12. Andre Esterhuizen
11. Lwazi Mvovo (v/c)
10. Curwin Bosch
9. Cobus Reinach
8. Daniel du Preez
7. Jean-Luc du Preez
6. Tera Mtembu (c)
5. Stephan Lewies
4. Etienne Oosthuizen
3. Coenie Oosthuizen
2. Franco Marais
1. Beast Mtawarira

Replacements
16. Chiliboy Ralepelle
17. Thomas du Toit
18. Lourens Adriaanse
19. Ruan Botha
20. Philip van der Walt
21. Michael Claassens
22. Inny Radebe
23. Jeremy Ward

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