The Millennium Stadium was still a building site in June 1999 on what turned out to be one of the best days in the modern history of Welsh Rugby.
Ex-Springboks fly-half Braam van Straaten is fighting the fallout from the liquidation of Southern Kings which put 52 people out of work.
Southern Kings were plunged into voluntary liquidation last weekend and a campaign has been launch to help their out-of-pocket PRO14 players and staff.
TEAM NAMING: As two Springboks return to the forward pack, two are rested from the backline for the Sharks as they prepare to tackle the Reds in Durban.
The Sharks have unveiled a new addition to their coaching panel for 2019 – completing their Super Rugby roster.
Nick Easter had no idea he would be celebrating his 40th Birthday with a braai in Durban today as he launches a new chapter in his rugby career with the Sharks.
SUPER RUGBY PREVIEW 2018: In the third instalment of our 15-part build-up to the season we start with the South African Conference and look at the Sharks.
