Former Springbok centre Gcobani Bobo says the Sharks could spring a surprise in the 2018 Super Rugby tournament. The Sharks kick off their campaign against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday and it could be a rematch of epic proportions. It was at the same ground against the same team in the quarterfinals where the Sharks bossed the game for large swathes‚ only to lose 23-21 to a 77th minute long-range Ruan Combrinck penalty. The officiating in the game left a lot to be desired and resulted in the Sharks coach Robert du Preez spending just 90 seconds at the post-match media conference. The Sharks have added Dick Muir and Braam van Straaten to their coaching backroom staff. "I think the Sharks will be the dark horses‚" Bobo said. "As much as it was unfortunate for them to lose the Currie Cup final‚ the addition of Dick Muir in their coaching set-up will give more balance in terms of what Robert du Preez has been looking for. "They’ve also recruited well and I think they also have de...
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