News24 | Mongalo relishes Sharks test against Leinster’s ‘godfather of defence’ Nienaber

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Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo is looking forward to testing his defensive karate against Jacques Nienaber’s seasoned defensive kung-fu when the Sharks and Leinster meet in their United Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.

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