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Tough times for Sharks
The Citizen
|November 26, 2025
The Sharks are in dire straits, being 13th on the United Rugby Championship table and in the midst of a coaching shakeup, as well as having tough fixtures on the horizon.
Fans have been baying for change (and blood) for years, but John Plumtree stepping down as head coach “by mutual agreement” at the end of the season is only the start of what will likely be a lengthy recovery.
In the meantime, the board’s decision to employ a technical coach consultant, director of rugby Neil Powell’s refocusing on key operational areas, and the entire rugby programme remaining under critical review, is a welcome start, if it doesn’t interfere with quality coaching and working strategies.
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