Cape Town — Sharks coach Robert du Preez labelled sections of the media as “cockroaches” after his side scored a late try to beat the Stormers 12-9 and advance to the Super Rugby playoffs.

Stories emerging from Durban suggested Du Preez had lost the dressingroom and that there was a breakdown between the coach and senior players. The attitude the team delivered on the pitch though‚ suggested otherwise. Even though the performance left much to be desired‚ the character and commitment of his team was exemplary...

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