A partnership of iconic brands:
We are delighted to announce that Jonsson Workwear has acquired the naming rights to the iconic KINGS PARK.
Our home ground will now be known as Jonsson KINGS PARK.
The Sharks and Jonsson Workwear are deeply rooted in KZN and both equally proud of their local heritage.
Jonsson Workwear, although a National brand with a strong presence internationally, was founded in Durban and continues to be headquartered here.
The brand is one that embodies the values of hard work, peak performance and making a difference in the lives of the communities it serves.
These values echo those of The Sharks namely community, pride, respect, work ethic and teamwork.
This partnership will see the revitalisation of KINGS PARK and the surrounding precinct as well as sponsorship / branding on The Sharks rugby team kit; activations and social media platforms.
Expressing his delight at this partnership, The Sharks CEO Gary Teichmann said: “Both brands are proudly KZN with a national attraction because of our relevance and commitment to excellence. We look forward to a long-term partnership that will seek to move boundaries and redefine the profile of our wonderful province of KZN.”
Nick Jonsson, CEO of Jonsson Workwear echoed Teichmann’s sentiment: “We are thrilled to be partnering with The Sharks in renaming, rebranding and revitalising KINGS PARK. As a proudly Durban based business we wish to encourage other local iconic businesses to work with us to make Durban a lifestyle and business destination of choice. And we are neighbours after all!”
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The Cell C Sharks will be looking to close out the first phase of the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby competition this Saturday on a high before embarking on a tough tour to Australia and New Zealand.
After last week’s draw with the Waratahs, the team will be hoping to go one better when we entertain the Sunwolves on Saturday. Then it’s a four match overseas tour and what better way to board a plane full of excitement and confidence than off the back of a solid performance that heralds success.
Head coach Robert du Preez has made a few changes to his side for this week’s showdown with the Japanese side although the team still has a settled look about it.
Curwin Bosch gets a start at fullback with Lwazi Mvovo shifting to the bench after two starts. In a campaign as long as the Vodacom Super Rugby competition, keeping players fresh and managing injuries is crucial to be able to field strong combinations week after week.
“While we can’t change what’s in the past, our attitude going forward is very important,” explains Mvovo of the mood in the camp.
“The guys are excited and they realise that they didn’t play well last weekend, we just need to rectify the mistakes and move on. The main topic of talk this week has been about patience. When we create opportunities, we need to be patient and trust our ball skills and the game plan. It seemed that every time we got in the strike zone, we were very eager to score and that’s where we’re making a lot of mistakes. But we’ve identified that and we’re working on the patience.”
He admits that the players have looked deep within and acknowledge that they must put their hands up. “Sometimes it’s down to the bounce of the ball, but ultimately we need to also take responsibility. If we show patience and keep working hard, the results will come.”
In this competition there is always pressure and there are no easy games, but the players do put pressure on themselves to perform. “With this being the last game before touring, playing in front of our fans, it’s important that we show what we can do,” he adds.
Looking ahead to Saturday and the opposition, he explains that there is no underestimating the Sunwolves.
“They play a pretty expansive game and last year we had to dig in and play right to the end when we scored a few points in the last 15 minutes. They’re a very good side, especially with the New Zealand influence in their coaching team.
“They’re going to play and we’re not underestimating their ability.”
| The Cell C Sharks | Replacements |
| 1. Beast Mtawarira | 16. Akker van der Merwe / Chiliboy Ralepelle |
| 2. Akker van der Merwe / Chiliboy Ralepelle | 17. Juan Schoeman |
| 3. John-Hubert Meyer | 18. Ross Geldenhuys |
| 4. Ruan Botha (c ) | 19. Gideon Koegelenberg (debut) |
| 5. Stephan Lewies | 20. Keegan Daniel |
| 6. Wian Vosloo (debut) | 21. Cameron Wright |
| 7. Jacques Vermeulen | 22. Marius Louw |
| 8. Tera Mtembu | 23. Lwazi Mvovo |
| 9. Louis Schreuder | |
| 10. Robert du Preez | |
| 11. Makazole Mapimpi | |
| 12. Andre Esterhuizen | |
| 13. Lukhanyo Am | |
| 14. Sbu Nkosi | |
| 15. Curwin Bosch |
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