Plumtree praises experienced Ox

12/22/2024 12:21 AM

Sharks coach John Plumtree hailed the calming influence of Springbok prop Ox Nche after his team’s gutsy victory against the Vodacom Bulls at Kings Park on Saturday.

A depleted Sharks side hit by three late withdrawals, including captain Siya Kolisi, dug deep to win 20-17 in front of a 34,000 festive-season crowd.

At the post-match press conference, Plumtree described both the match and the scrum battle as “incredibly tough”. 

“We were struggling upfront,” he admitted. “Ox’s experience came through strongly and he brought a lot of calmness.

“[Lock] Jason Jenkins was equally impressive, and [flank and Man of the Match] Manu Tshituka was simply outstanding.

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“We want to bring the love back to Durban with our rugby, the support tonight was incredible, and I am incredibly proud of the team,” he added.

The Sharks will now travel to Cape Town to face the DHL Stormers, who beat the Lions 29-10 on Saturday to end a four-match losing streak.

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