Overview
- The Sharks claimed a 36-21 bonus-point victory at Cardiff’s Arms Park on Friday night by scoring six tries and finishing strongly in the final quarter.
- Coach JP Pietersen said four players left the match injured, naming captain André Esterhuizen, prop Phatu Ganyane, centre Jurenzo Julius and lock Jason Jenkins as casualties.
- Esterhuizen limped off after an awkward landing in the opening minute and was later seen on crutches with his right foot in a moon boot, leaving his short-term availability uncertain.
- Pietersen praised the squad’s leadership and character for rallying to win and confirmed the club will issue formal injury updates and may fly in reinforcements over the next days.
- The injuries create immediate selection questions for next Saturday’s trip to Munster and could affect Esterhuizen’s availability for the upcoming Springboks Nations Championship call-up.