Cell C Sharks to face Toulon
Two-time Heineken Cup champions, Toulon, have accepted the challenge presented to them by The Sharks CEO John Smit to play the Cell C Sharks in a North v South pre-season friendly.
The date for this clash has been set for Thursday, 5 February 2015 at the Stade Mayol in Toulon.
Confirming the match, Smit said: “I have huge respect for Toulon and their success in recent years is a clear indication of the brand of rugby they play as well as their work ethic and the pride and passion they have for their club and the game at large. It’s always good to play against, learn and share ideas with the best teams around and we are delighted that Toulon has accepted the challenge. We look forward to an epic battle on the field of play and a long-term partnership off it.”
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