Bruising Batho gets a run for the Sharks

Bruising Batho gets a run for the Sharks

Junior Bok powerhouse Batho Hlekani will make his first start of the Currie Cup campaign when the Sharks XV face Griquas in Kimberley on Friday. Fresh from a two-week stint in Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok training camp, the 20-year-old bruiser slots in at blindside flank for JP Pietersen’s youthful side. The Lions-bound Hlekani made his Sharks XV debut in the same round last year – but at lock – and will now look to make his mark in his preferred p…

Team Release: Suzuki Griquas vs Hollywoodbets Sharks XV - The Sharks Durban

The Hollywoodbets Sharks XV are back on the road for the third time in four weeks as they travel to Kimberley to take on the Suzuki Griquas in a Carling Currie Cup fourth round clash against the 2022 finalists on Friday afternoon. Tournament head coach JP Pietersen, buoyed by his team’s brave effort against the Toyota Cheetahs last weekend, has stuck with his young blood, and handing Junior Springbok heavyweight Bathobele Hlekani his first start…