11 Feb 2015

Sharks confident after Toulon trip

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Andre Esterhuizen (Gallo Images)

Durban - Sharks centre Andre Esterhuizen says the team's victory over Toulon last week has created plenty of optimism ahead of the 2015 Super Rugby campaign.

The Durban-based team travelled to France last week to tackle the defending European and French Top 14 champions, and managed to edge a 12-10 triumph against the hosts.

Flyhalf Pat Lambie kicked three penalties, which set the platform for victory, while replacement pivot Fred Zeilinga's three-pointer sealed the win in the second half.

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