Ulster game can be a launch pad for Sharks, says John Plumtree

They will be hoping to get their second United Rugby Championship win this season when they take on Ulster this weekend.

Sharks mentor John Plumtree during his side’s training session at Kings Park Stadium this week. Picture: by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images.The side from Durban have not had the best of campaigns in the URC, and they are looking to the Challenge Cup to save their overall season.will have two URC games against Ulster and Edinburgh next weekend before taking on Zebre in the last 16 of the Challenge Cup on April 7.

Looking at the team that will do battle against Ulster, Plumtree is pleased with the side as it is one that he considers the best he has had since returning to the franchise. “This is a team that I’ve probably wanted to select for a while, so we are getting our squad back. Guys are back from injury, we just feel like we want to get going,” said the Sharks mentor.The Sharks will face an Ulster side that includes Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Steven Kitshoff. He has been marked as a key member of Ulster and will go up against some of his international teammates.

“Set piece wise they’re always strong, obviously with Kitshoff in the front row. They are a tough side; they have had some challenging times this season themselves. We know it’s a tough Ulster side, there’s a lot of experience among their group and they have been together for a while,” Plumtree said.Jake White excited to see Canan Moodie in Bulls No 13 jersey

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