Sharks face Russia ahead of Super Rugby

SUPER RUGBY NEWS: The Sharks will prepare for this season's Super Rugby tournament with two matches against Russia in Durban.

Sean Everitt's side will face Russia on Friday (January 10) and then again on January 17.

The Sharks will also face NWU-Pukke ahead of their first meeting with Russia this weekend.

A match against the Stormers in Soweto also awaits the Sharks on SuperHero Sunday (January 19).

The warm-up matches will provide some valuable game time for the Sharks with their new recruits. Some of the new players are Madosh Tambwe, James Venter, Sikhumbuzo, Ox Nche and Henco Venter.

The Sharks start their 2020 Super Rugby campaign against the Bulls at Kings Park on Friday, January 31 before going on a four-match tour with matches against the Highlanders, Hurricanes, Melbourne Rebels and Queensland Reds.