Overview
- JP Pietersen’s third match in charge comes against the Lions in Durban on Saturday.
- The Sharks have recorded consecutive home wins over Saracens in the Champions Cup and the Bulls in the URC since his appointment.
- Flanker Vincent Tshituka says Pietersen has lifted standards and accountability, restoring momentum and confidence in the squad.
- Lions backline coach Ricardo Loubscher notes improved body language and belief in the Sharks under Pietersen.
- The Lions are eighth after three straight defeats and the Sharks are 13th with two wins from seven URC games, with hooker PJ Botha pledging the visitors intend to "not just compete, but dominate" in a physical Durban derby.