Rugby: Sharks coach admits they were off the pace against the All Blacks [SOUND]

# Rugby: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen says he is proud of the effort shown by his players, despite being thrashed 54-0 by a formidable All Blacks side in Durban last night. The hosts, with some young players in the squad, approached the match with an attacking mindset despite being in the early stages of their pre-season. Pietersen admits his side were unable to match the visitors’ skills: