Sharks go big on discipline

Sharks head coach John Plumtree says that while his team have suffered several injuries, they are still strong enough to beat Leicester Tigers in front of a sold-out Welford Road Stadium in England in the Champions Cup tonight (kick-off 7.30pm).

- Nicholas Zaal

The Sharks are looking to win their fifth game in a row after scoring five tries during their 39-21 victory against Exeter Chiefs in their first pool match.

They were the only South African team to win in Europe last weekend.

Leicester lost 42-28 against French side Union Bordeaux Bègles in their Champions Cup opener. However, like the Sharks, they are also in good form, sitting third on the Premiership table with five wins from seven games in recent weeks.

Plumtree said his team, led by back-row rising star Phepsi Buthelezi, are strong enough to beat anyone.