The 2010 Super 14 season will kick-off with six derby clashes, including reigning champion Bulls taking on the Cheetahs.
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Argentina's star fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez on a 12-month contract.
Stade Francais fly-half Juan Martin Hernandez is set to spend a year with Super 14 side Sharks.

England 9-18 Australia - Highlights
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Davies
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Robshaw
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Owens
England 9-18 Australia - Wilkinson & Moody
England 9-18 Australia - Johnson
England 9-18 Australia - Giteau
England 9-18 Australia - Genia & Ashley-Cooper
| Result |
|---|
| Sharks |
| Saturday 17th October |
| Currie Cup |
| Currie Cup |
| Sharks 21 - 23 Cheetahs |
| Saturday 10th October |
| Currie Cup |
| Griquas 30 - 45 Sharks |
| Saturday 3rd October |
| Currie Cup |
| Sharks 19 - 17 Lions |
| Friday 25th September |
| Currie Cup |
| Sharks 34 - 20 Leopards |
| Saturday 19th September |
| Currie Cup |
| Sharks 24 - 13 Cheetahs |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulls | 13 | 46 |
| 2 | Chiefs | 13 | 45 |
| 3 | Hurricanes | 13 | 44 |
| 4 | Crusaders | 13 | 41 |
| 5 | Waratahs | 13 | 41 |
| 6 | Sharks | 13 | 38 |
| 7 | Brumbies | 13 | 38 |
| 8 | Western Force | 13 | 36 |
| 9 | Blues | 13 | 32 |
| 10 | Stormers | 13 | 27 |
| 11 | Highlanders | 13 | 26 |
| 12 | Lions | 13 | 25 |
| 13 | Reds | 13 | 19 |
| 14 | Cheetahs | 13 | 12 |
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