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- ↑ "Sunwolves 10-45 Sharks". SANZAAR. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ↑ IOL, Phepsi Buthelezi announced as Sharks captain
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- ↑ "2018 U20 World Rugby Championship". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
