André Esterhuizen - Sharks confident but wary of Munster

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The Sharks are heading into their United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Munster in Durban this weekend with confidence.
The Sharks, who finished third on the log, will be targeting a fifth consecutive win in the URC – and their second victory over the Irish giants this season.
Back in round six in October, the Sharks beat Munster 41–24 in Durban. However, this time it’s knockout rugby, and the challenge will be completely different.
Powerful Springbok and Sharks centre, André Esterhuizen, has cautioned that it’s going to be a tough encounter.
27 May 2025 7AM English South Africa Sports · Sports

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