One of the official social media platforms of the Sharks had a video clip a few days back of premier pack figure Eben Etzebeth exhorting the players at training to give their all - bits of his language were more colourful than that - for the now advanced-stage Challenge Cup push.
The decorated, veteran Springbok meanie forcefully reminded in the huddle: "If we win that Cup, it's actually a pretty successful season for us ... if we don't, it's a very k** season ... let's buy in, let’s pitch."
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