Aiming for the Treble – Featured Durban Blog

The Cell C Sharks XV host the visiting Hino Valke side in a Currie Cup qualifying match at Growthpoint KINGS PARK in the curtain-raiser to the Super Rugby clash between the senior side and the Sunwolves on Friday afternoon.

Following on from their 36-27 victory over the Down Touch Griffons in a tough away clash last weekend, the Cell C Sharks XV will take confidence into Friday afternoon’s clash against the Valke.

Indeed, they will hope to make it three from three, having defeated the Leopards the previous week as they look to continue climbing the ladder.

The Valke have not enjoyed the best of seasons, particularly in a tournament like this where the bigger Unions send their top players into Super Rugby, while the smaller Unions are able to field hugely competitive teams. However, no opposition can be taken lightly and if there is one thing the home team would love to produce, it’s consistency in performance as they aim for a third successive victory.

Cell C Sharks XV coach Michael Horak has been able to name a side of experienced players together with exciting young talent, a blend that has shown potential in the competition. Many of the youngsters were, until recently (and some are still eligible), playing age group rugby.

But there is a strong enough calming presence of players who have had a taste for Super Rugby and who will look to provide leadership in this game, and as the season progresses.

The match kicks off at 4.14pm with the Cell C Sharks hosting the Sunwolves at 7.10pm.

Cell C Sharks XV