Sharks coach Robert du Preez is optimistic ahead of their Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Crusaders‚ saying it will be a wonderful opportunity for them to do well. The Sharks snatched the final playoff spot when they beat the Jaguares 20-10 at a cold and wet Kings Park on Saturday. The Sharks‚ who have beaten three of the four New Zealand teams they have faced this season‚ did not face the Crusaders in the regular season. Du Preez’s inconsistent side will face a challenge as only two South African teams (Bulls in 1996 and Sharks in 2014) have won in Christchurch. No South African side has won a playoff in New Zealand since the inception of the competition in 1996. Du Preez is fully aware of the danger posed by the defending champions and log leaders. The Crusaders have not lost a home game in two years and have only lost six home games in the past five years. "It’s a wonderful opportunity and a huge challenge. "We’re going to go out there to beat them‚ otherwise we should be st...
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