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Sharks Beat Stormers 36–24 to Seal Derby Double

A disciplined kicking plan under JP Pietersen fueled momentum going into the URC break.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 31: Ox Nche of the Hollywoodbets Sharks looking to tackle Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (C) of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on January 31, 2026 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)
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Sharks wing Edwilll van der Merwe (left) was a menace in the air when his team beat the Stormers at Kings Park. Picture: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images

Overview

  • The Durban side ran in five tries to two at Kings Park to complete successive URC wins over the Cape rivals.
  • Captain André Esterhuizen highlighted aerial superiority, with contestable kicks from Grant Williams and Jaden Hendrikse pinning the Stormers deep.
  • JP Pietersen praised ruthless finishing inside the 22 and improved discipline that cut out soft penalties and tightened territorial control.
  • Winger Jaco Williams crossed twice, including a late chase-and-ground try that underlined the Sharks’ kick‑pressure tactic.
  • The victory marked three straight and five of seven under Pietersen, lifted the Sharks from 11th to eighth, and precedes fixtures against the Lions on Feb 21 and the Bulls on Feb 28.