Challenge Cup semi-final: Sharks players ‘hyped’ for Clermont, says Lukhanyo Am

Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am says they are ready to face Clermont in their Challenge Cup semi-final clash on Saturday. Picture: Ian Williams/Gallo Images.at Twickenham Stoop in London .in their ranks who know how to approach knockout games, they will be coming up against a team that have a lot of Challenge Cup heritage.

The side from Durban are the first South African franchise to compete in a European Professional Club Rugby competition semi-final.With the magnitude of the game, Am says they are charged up as a group, and they have confidence in the preparations they have done during the week. “It’s a big one for us, I think everyone will be very hyped,” Am said.

“Once you’re in the change room it’s about having confidence in the prep that you have done. The hard yards are being done now, preparing for Saturday. When we go out there we shouldn’t have any doubts, we should go out there with a lot of confidence,” he said.“It’s just about going with the correct mindset to the semis. We don’t make plans for players individually, we back our systems, and we back structures.

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