Battle of the Sharks Coaches as Edinburgh Go up Against JP Pietersen's Men in URC Clash

Battle of the Sharks coaches as Edinburgh go up against JP Pietersen's men in URC clash

The Sharks visit Edinburgh on Friday night for a URC fixture where the home team has strong links to the visitors.

JP: Sharks still learning to win

Sharks coach JP Pietersen says failing to reach the Vodacom URC playoffs is “hugely disappointing”. The Durban-based side’s slim hopes of a top-eight finish were ended by a 33-28 defeat to Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Friday night, It left the Sharks 10th on the log and playing for pride in their final two matches against Benetton and Zebre at Kings Park. “Obviously, I am very disappointed with the result,” Pietersen said. “Two matches on the ro…

Edinburgh v Sharks: 5 takeaways as Darcy Graham 'magic' helps continue Scots' revival against South Africans

Following a 33-28 victory for Edinburgh over the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship (URC), here's our five takeaways from Friday's fixture.