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Backing JP Pietersen: Pat Lambie believes Sharks' future starts with local talent, team-first culture

Independent online (SA) 11 Jul 2026
Sharks legend Pat Lambie is convinced the Durban-based franchise is on the right track under the stewardship of head coach JP Pietersen, predicting a major revival if the union can foster a healthy ...
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All Blacks midweek games will be memorable occasions, says excited Sharks coach JP Pietersen

Independent online (SA) 27 Jun 2026
There has been some conjecture that the All Blacks’ midweek games during the Greatest Rivalry Tour could lack fizz because so many players will be away on Springbok duty, but Sharks coach JP Pietersen thinks the opposite.
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Sharks grant Fassi Japanese break, JP Pietersen breaks in new recruits as pre-season kicks off

Independent online (SA) 26 Jun 2026
Coach JP Pietersen told Independent Media on Thursday that Van Zyl and his fellow newcomers had settled in well at training.
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JP Pietersen pleased with 'future of Sharks rugby' in display in Gqeberha

Independent online (SA) 25 Jun 2026
The doubleheader at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium last week showcased much of South Africa’s emerging rugby talent, and none was more pleased than Sharks coach JP Pietersen ... “Siyaya is another special kid,” said Pietersen.
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JP Pietersen upbeat about Sharks' youth brigade despite difficult URC campaign

Independent online (SA) 17 May 2026
JP Pietersen believes the Sharks finally gave supporters a glimpse of the team they are striving to become after ending a disappointing United Rugby Championship season with an emphatic 54–19 victory over Zebre Parma at Kings Park on Saturday.
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JP Pietersen says Zekhethelo Siyaya switch to flyhalf is part of Sharks’ long-term vision

Independent online (SA) 07 May 2026
The Sharks will use their final two United Rugby Championship matches to look toward the future, with coach JP Pietersen backing young utility back Zekhethelo Siyaya in a surprise move to flyhalf against Benetton Rugby at Kings Park on Saturday.
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Sharks have lots to learn after failed URC campaign, says JP Pietersen

Independent online (SA) 25 Apr 2026
There was no masking the bitter disappointment in Sharks coach JP Pietersen’s voice when he commented on his team’s failure to make the United Rugby Championship quarter-finals ... “Obviously, I am very disappointed with the result,” Pietersen said.
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Battle of the Sharks coaches as Edinburgh go up against JP Pietersen's men in URC clash

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2026
Current Sharks coach JP Pietersen is up against a former Sharks coach in Edinburgh boss Sean Everitt; Everitt’s assistant coach Scott Mathie is finishing up at Edinburgh at the end of the URC and is ...
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JP Pietersen: Sharks accept their fate on Ospreys controversies and shift focus to Edinburgh

Independent online (SA) 24 Apr 2026
Sharks coach JP Pietersen was a picture of diplomacy when he answered questions from the media regarding the controversies from last week’s defeat to the Ospreys — the Ethan Hooker late tackle and the uncontested scrums.
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JP Pietersen fumes at Sharks’ lack of ‘ruthlessness’ and controversial scrum call

Independent online (SA) 19 Apr 2026
Sharks coach JP Pietersen cut a frustrated figure after his side’s narrow 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in round 15 of the United Rugby Championship, pointing to a lack of ruthlessness in key moments as ...
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