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Massive Clash<\/a>: <\/p>\n

The Cell C Sharks host the Toyota Free State Cheetahs at JONSSON KINGS PARK this Saturday in what is shaping to be a humdinger of a Currie Cup match between two old foes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Head coach Sean Everitt has made four changes to last week\u2019s side, two each amongst the forwards and backs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upfront, Mzamo Majola comes in for Juan Schoeman at loosehead prop while Luke Stringer makes way for Jacques Vermeulen in the other change to the pack.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amongst the backs, Aphelele Fassi takes over the fullback jersey from Rhyno Smith while Sanele Nohamba will start at scrumhalf with Cameron wright playing off the bench.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking ahead to this weekend\u2019s match against Free State, there are some lessons that will have been taken on board after the loss to the Pumas.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a game of two halves, the wheels fell off the bus a bit because we lacked composure in the second half and while we\u2019ve spoken about an 80-minute performance, we didn\u2019t pull it through,\u201d explains Cell C Sharks scrumhalf Cameron Wright.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think there is any questioning our effort, that was there but perhaps we were a bit over-eager, throwing off-loads and 50-50 passes where it wasn\u2019t necessarily on. From a physicality perspective I think we are up there, we have a physical side and we pride ourselves on that, it\u2019s something we back ourselves on.\u201d<\/p>\n

With three matches of the pool stages remaining, it\u2019s vital that the Cell C Sharks pick up a victory this weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to win every game, that\u2019s our goal and that should be the mindset. Other teams have done us a few favours \u2013 the Blue Bulls and Western Province going down \u2013 and kept the Currie Cup quite open. But we definitely have to win, we want to win all three \u2013 that\u2019s a non-negotiable \u2013 and we need to win all three.<\/p>\n

After Free State lost narrowly last week, Wright expects a backlash this weekend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are hurting a bit and we expect them to come hard at us, particularly early on. They like to play an expansive style of play married with physicality, so if we can match them, I think we\u2019re in for a good shot.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Cell C Sharks<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

1. Mzamo Majola
2. Kerron van Vuuren
3. Coenie Oosthuizen
4. Ruben van Heerden
5. Hyron Andrews
6. Phepsi Buthelezi
7. Jacques Vermeulen
8. Tera Mtembu (co-captain)
9. Sanele Nohamba
10. Curwin Bosch
11. Lwazi Mvovo
12. Jeremy Ward (co-captain)
13. JP Pietersen
14. Kobus van Wyk
15. Aphelele Fassi<\/span><\/p>\n


Replacements
16. Craig Burden
17. Juan Schoeman
18. John-Hubert Meyer
19. Gideon Koegelenberg
20. Evan Roos
21. Cameron Wright
22. Marius Louw
23. Rhyno Smith<\/span><\/p>\n

The post Massive Clash<\/a> appeared first on Sharks Rugby<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dreams Do Come True<\/a>: <\/p>\n

Cell C Sharks loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi might be just 20 years old, but he has a mature head on his shoulders as he looks to contribute positively to the Cell C Sharks cause.<\/p>\n

He led his Under 19s to SA Rugby Under 19 Championship glory last year in an unprecedented season in which the team never lost a single match the entire campaign.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s now featuring in the Currie Cup competition and while there have been some ups and downs, he admits that it is an opportunity for personal development and growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe started the game against the Pumas very well, our intensity was really up there in the first half especially, however, in the second half when we came out and gave them that easy try, I think that got them back into the game. We just need to be better in the second half in terms of keeping the foot on the pedal,\u201d he reflects.<\/p>\n

Was it a combination of the Pumas\u2019 confidence lifting after scoring either side of half-time and the Cell C Sharks\u2019 confidence taking a knock?<\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely, when they got that try early in the second half, they took a lot of confidence and there was panic from our side when we should really have just calmed down and try to get back into the game,\u201d Buthelezi explains. \u201cThis is something we\u2019ve worked on at training to fix ahead of our game against Free State.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have had some honest conversations and had a hard look at ourselves, looking at where we slipped up. The biggest thing for us going into these last three games is growing and making sure we get some sort of momentum so that we hopefully end up in the semi-finals.\u201d<\/p>\n

This weekend offers the opportunity to fix things, although he warns that it won\u2019t be easy.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a very good Cheetahs side that has enjoyed a good run in the Currie Cup, although losing to the Lions would have been a big blow for them.\u00a0 They have a very physical pack and a good set-piece so from our side, we need to counter that by making sure we defend really well and show plenty of physicality ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the last pool game at JONSSON KINGS PARK, this match between the Cell C Sharks and Toyota Free State is about delivering an impeccable performance, for the fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter some of the poor performances that we\u2019ve had, we think that the people of Durban<\/a> and Sharks supporters really deserve a big performance so we\u2019ll be coming out on Saturday giving it our best shot.\u201d<\/p>\n

The former DHS star (they were a top 20 side in South Africa when he featured for the school\u2019s first XV) made his Super Rugby and Currie Cup debuts this year in what has been a meteoric rise for the Cell C Sharks Under 19 and SA Under 20 captain.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been an unbelievable year for me,\u201d he admits. \u201cFrom making my debut in the win against the Sunwolves at the beginning of the season, to captaining the Baby Boks and now playing Currie Cup rugby, it\u2019s been absolutely wonderful and I\u2019ve really grateful for every opportunity I\u2019ve had and try to use each one to the best of my ability. For me, it\u2019s learning as much from the senior players like Tera Mtembu and Jacques Vermeulen and previously Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez and growing from game to game.\u201d<\/p>\n

His secret to success is not that secretive, but it relies on a great attitude and work ethic.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest thing for me is that I work very hard on my extras. After each match, I have a look at my own game and assess the things I may have done wrong or could have done better. I try to work on these to keep on improving and growing from game to game.\u201d<\/p>\n

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