Vusi Moyo's rise from Junior World Champion to trusted Sharks No.10 has been swift, and JP Pietersen is doubling down on that faith by starting him against Leinster at Kings Park. The piece profiles Moyo's mindset heading into the fixture — his focus on internal standards over opponent reputation, the influence of Hendrikse and Masuku in mentoring him even from outside the match-day squad, and what having Esterhuizen back alongside him means for his confidence. It's a portrait of a young flyhalf who is deliberately keeping his world small: trust the prep, take ownership, execute the detail.
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Moyo backs himself to run the Sharks against Leinster
Moyo talks through his mindset ahead of the Leinster clash — internal standards, mentorship from Hendrikse and Masuku, and what Esterhuizen's return means for him at No.10.
- World Rugby U20 Championship
- Hollywoodbets Sharks
- Hollywoodbets Kings Park
- Jaden Hendrikse
- André Esterhuizen
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