Sharks are ready to fight fire with fire at Dragons

Sharks head coach John Plumtree said his team are ready for their fixture tonight against Dragons, which is expected to be much tougher than it has been in previous seasons.

- Nicholas Zaal

Plumtree named an unchanged forward pack with three alterations in the backline for the 9.05pm United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Rodney Parade.

The Durban side come from a tough 35-19 loss against 2024 champions Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium last week, while a new-look Dragons team featuring an interim coach now appointed permanently, and 14 new player signings, lost 42-21 to Ulster in Ireland.

The Sharks see Jean Smith (right) take over from Jaden Hendrikse, who filled in at flyhalf last week, but reverts back to scrumhalf, with Ross Braude playing off the bench.