Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo acknowledges the franchise's playoff hopes are hanging by a thread but insists they are not yet dead, putting the probability of a top-eight finish at roughly 10%.
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Mongalo: Sharks still have 10% chance of reaching URC playoffs
Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo says the franchise retains a slim but real 10% chance of making the URC playoffs, despite their precarious position in the standings.
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