Sharks

The Sharks are a South African rugby union team competing in the Super 14 competition (Super 10 from 1993 to 1995 and Super 12 from 1996 to 2005). They are based in Durban and centred around the Natal Sharks union, also based in Durban and drawing players from all of KwaZulu-Natal Province. In 1993-1995 South Africa was represented in the Super 10 by their three top unions (top three teams from the previous years Currie Cup). Natal (as they were ... more
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