The Sharks will host Munster in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 knock-outs on Saturday in a historic first for the Durban team. Image: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Stormers vs Sharks: Famous double acts – PICTURE
Take a look at the players who have dared to feature for both sides in the heated Stormers vs Sharks rivalry.
The Sharks will host Munster in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 knock-outs on Saturday in a historic first for the Durban team. Image: Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Take a look at the players who have dared to feature for both sides in the heated Stormers vs Sharks rivalry.
Many fans were up in arms when Siya Kolisi swapped Cape Town for Durban a few seasons back. But the Springbok captain isn’t the only high-profile star to feature for both coastal teams.
Of course, hooker Bongi Mbonambi soon followed but over the years there have been many star players who have worn both. the famous black kit as well as the blue of the Cape Town team.
Eben Etzebeth is another recent player to switch although his move was broken up by a stint in France with Toulon before joining the Sharks.
Current Stormers ace flyhalf Manie Libbok spent some time at Kings Park before finding his home in Cape Town. While Percy Montgomery and Bobby Skinstad are two past South African favourites who have crossed the coast in the past.
Stormers vs Sharks: Famous double acts
Another derby awaits
A coastal derby against the Sharks, who seem to be eyeing Champions Cup glory over the URC, will be played on Saturday, 4 March.
The match kicks off at DHL Stadium at 14:30.
A win in that contest and the Stormers might just rest many of their stars for the trip to Ireland to face Leinster, who are seven clear at the top of the URC log, on 24 March.
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The Stormers host Harlequins on 1 April and they could be very fresh for that contest which will boost their chances even more.
On Saturday, 15 April Irish side Munster visit Cape Town before a trip to Stellenbosch on Friday, 21 April where they host Benetton.
In what has been a long season across two competitions with Springboks in and out of duty, the win over the Bulls means they can keep safely onto second spot (and the home semi-final that comes with it) without needing to at full strength for every match.
The defending champions appear to be in a very good place at present.
