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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Former Springbok and Sharks outside back Stefan Terblanche believes, with the squad they\u2019ve assembled, his former franchise should at least make the United Rugby Championship (URC) final this season.<\/p>\n

The Sharks bombed out in the last eight last season after losing to eventual runners-up, the Bulls, at Loftus thanks to a Chris Smith last-gasp drop-goal.<\/p>\n

It was an anti-climatic finish for a squad that\u2019s assembled the most Springboks of any in the competition.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve since added two more Springboks, including who many regard as the best second-rower on the planet, Eben Etzebeth, and inside centre Francois Venter.<\/p>\n

Etzebeth won the man-of-the-match award in his first Sharks outing against Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park a fortnight ago in their 40-12 victory.<\/p>\n

Bok-in-waiting Vincent Tshituka also joined them from the Lions to boost their back-row stocks, where Springbok captain Siya Kolisi operates.<\/p>\n

There are reports that the Durban side is also courting Springbok prop Vincent Kock, whose English club Wasps descended into administration.<\/p>\n

“I think it\u2019s non-negotiable that they must be semi-finalists,” Terblanche told News24.<\/p>\n

“At least top four, make the final and then push very hard to win it.<\/p>\n

“With the calibre of players they\u2019ve got, their ambition and the American money they\u2019ve spent, bringing Eben, who had a fantastic first game for the Sharks against Glasgow, they would no doubt aim at a final at least.<\/p>\n

“They would want to win that final as well. I can\u2019t speak on their behalf but seeing what they\u2019re doing, that\u2019s their aim.<\/p>\n

“They need to win it or at least get to a final just to show they\u2019ve spent that money but they\u2019re well-coached, well-drilled, they have an immense squad and a great culture.<\/p>\n

“That\u2019s the first box to tick with this team they\u2019ve got.<\/p>\n

“The Sharks are running nicely at the moment. People are going back to the stadium, which creates a great vibe around the place.”<\/p>\n

Former Blitzboks head coach Neil Powell also assumed his director of rugby duties this month, taking the overall reins from head coach Sean Everitt.<\/p>\n

The Sharks return to the venue of their heartbreak on Sunday to face the Bulls. Kick-off is at 15:00.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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