Sharks v Pumas: How they match up ahead of Currie Cup opener

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In the build-up to the Currie Cup opener between the Sharks and the Pumas in Durban on Friday night, we take a look at four key battles which could be contested within the game.

Louw has been an impressive mix of industrial strength, throwing himself into the physical collisions, and pleasing skills for the Sharks, and in the Unlocked competition had the fifth-most carries. Van der Bank has been a delight to watch as he has rewired the Pumas backline, and has shown his physicality by winning the third most tackles.

Retreaded hooker Richardson has been given a remit as openside flank and will have to neutralise former Sharks flank Kleinhans, who will definitely target the breakdowns hard even though he is playing eighthman. The Pumas were the most effective team at the rucks in Super Rugby Unlocked, with a 94% success rate, while the Sharks were towards the bottom of that ranking, which makes it likely the visitors will target them in that department at Kings Park on Friday night.

 

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