This time last year Curwin Bosch was about to enter the most frustrating period of his rugby career, a merry-go-round between fullback, the bench, and flyhalf which made him a jack of all trades but a master of none.
Things could not be more different in 2020.
The taciturn Robert du Preez has made way for the personable Sean Everitt as coach of the Sharks and Bosch has been firmly installed at flyhalf, by some margin his favoured position.
Bosch, an unhappy camper in 2019 with designs on getting out of Durban, is now all smiles and in the starting blocks to guide the Sharks to potential Super Rugby glory.
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He says ahead of Friday’s match against the Bulls: “A lot has happened for the good.
“There has been a lot of positive change at the Sharks and the players are in a very good space.
"There is a different vibe this year as we try to create a different culture.”