DU PREEZ LAMENTS MISTAKES
Sharks brace for Canberra caning
Sharks coach Robert du Preez is not far off the mark when he says it will not get any easier
The Sharks have not been the best of travellers to Canberra where they play the Brumbies on Saturday. After their 28-26 loss to the Reds in their opening Super Rugby clash in Brisbane‚ Sharks coach Robert du Preez is not far off the mark when he says it will not get any easier. The Brumbies have better structure than any of their Australian rivals and were full value for their 17-13 bonus point loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch. It is not every day that teams go to the South Island city and claim points and the same applies to the Australian capital‚ a perennial slaughterhouse for weary South African travellers. "It’s not going to be any easier and I certainly think the Brumbies should have beaten the Crusaders," Du Preez said. "They’re a very good team and I think they’re better organised than the Reds. "They’re an all-round team and they’re a well-coached side with Stephen Larkham there. It’s going to be a tough game at a tough stadium. "Chances are there could be one or two c...
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