Cell C Sharks take on Griquas in Kimberley on Friday

THE undefeated in seven matches  Cell C Sharks gear up to meet the Griquas in Kimberley.

“We chatted about how tough this fortnight of matches was going to be, especially since we were up against two teams who play an abrasive style of rugby,” said head coach, Robert du Preez.

“Our players showed a lot of character to grind out a win against the Pumas and the positive contribution from our bench has to be applauded.

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“The Griquas will follow a similar approach and are always difficult at home.  Discipline is going to be important.

“We are proud of the fact that we’re undefeated in seven matches.

“Despite this achievement, there is still so much more that this team is capable of.  We are entering the business end of this competition and it’s time for us to take our performances up another gear.

“The hunger and passion amongst this group of players is evident and the players need to translate that into a complete performance.”
Tafel Lager Griquas vs. Cell C Sharks

THE TEAM

Garth April
Odwa Ndungane
Jeremy Ward
Marius Louw
S’busiso Nkosi
Curwin Bosch
Louis Schreuder
Tera Mtembu
Tyler Paul
Keegan Daniel
Ruan Botha (c)
Jean Droste
Ross Geldenhuys
Franco Marais
Juan Schoeman
 
Replacements
Akker van der Merwe
Thomas du Toit
Hyron Andrews
Wian Vosloo
Michael Claassens
Tristan Blewett
Inny Radebe

*Players not considered for selection due to injury: Jacques Vermeulen, Kobus van Wyk and Lukhanyo Am.

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