URC half-term report: Sharks

A detailed look at the Sharks’ overall performance to far in the 2023/24 URC campaign, including their best team display and the best players. 

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This is where the stats get a bit weird.

The Sharks are bottom of the table, with just one win, but they have gained more metres (3707) than any other side, with fullback Aphelele Fassi having run for 675 of those to lead the way in the competition, They are also top of the charts in terms of lineout efficiency.

Where they have really struggled is with their discipline, conceding the most penalties (102).

Finishing the Challenge Cup group stage as top seeds has provided hope for the rest of the season for John Plumtree’s charges.

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URC STATS AND FACTS

Best performance — Has to be the solitary win really and it was some win, as they racked up ten tries in a 69-14 rout of the Dragons.

Star man — Aphelele Fassi

Breakthrough player — Jeandre Labuschagne

Log position — 16th

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Veteran double World Cup winning lock Eben Etzebeth during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Sharks and Dragons at Kings Park Stadium in Durban on the 25 November 2023. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.

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