Durban-based Sharks compete in the United Rugby Championship; prominent rival in global rugby, hosting touring sides in South Africa.
Ma’a Nonu has performed the All Blacks’ haka in a solo act against the Sharks in Durban, while helping his new club on a heavy 54-0 tour-match win. The veteran is 44 and joined the Sharks to mentor younger players, with Nono stepping in for a brief cameo that underscored respect between teams.
The All Blacks are touring South Africa in an eight‑game itinerary that includes four Tests against the Springboks. The tour blends provincial clashes with the main Tests, aiming to showcase depth, commercial potential, and a recalibrated global rugby calendar.