A message of support from all of us at Sharksworld to the Under 21s…
You guys have put in the hard work and experienced the highs and lows along the way. Getting to the final is, in itself, a huge achievement and we saw how you dug deep to win a game against Province that looked to be slipping away. You guys know what you have to do tomorrow and you’ve beaten these guys before.
Dale, Kyle, Jules, Anton and Jandre… you guys have developed into a formidable combination combination this season and you need to go out there and hit those guys as hard as you can for as long as you can manage, knowing that Sabz, Alfred and Lee are right there to back you up when you can’t go any further. Siya, Lambert, Luvo and Nic – you’re going to be up against it and need to show that as a combination you can outplay the impressive Cheetahs loosies.
Tian, Guy, Ross – the forwards are going to work bloody hard for that ball. Make sure you use it well to keep pressure on the Cheetahs. Good ball needs to get out to Gary and Jerome, who are going to have a huge job to do on defence as well. Rosco, Mark and Pat – you’re all so deadly with the ball, but opportunities in a final are few and far between. Make sure to convert any that you are given. Pat, that obviously includes kicking the goals, just like you have done all season.
Milo and Arno, you guys also have a huge job to do, lifting the spirits and the intensity when you come on. It’s going to take a 22-man effort to bring this one home
Finally, to coach Sean – well done on what you’ve done so far. You have put in the preparation and the hard work and I’m sure you guys will come out on the winning side. And even if you don’t, we’re very proud of you regardless.
Good luck, Sharks. We’re all behind you.
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let’s get some messages of support going here, guys…
Vrystaaaat!
Hey.. goodluck to the youngsters. We are proud of you already and wish you the best of luck for the final. Now bring it home boys!!
Hope you guys don’t choke like your groot boetas in the Senior side!!
@wpw (Comment 4) : shut up, asshole! Your teams failed in all three competitions!
@robdylan (Comment 5) :
I hope rugby is the winner on the day.
Go guys bring it on home we are behind you all the way
@LandShark (Comment 3) : hey – welcome to the site
GOOOO SHARKS
All the Best Guys!
Go Sharks, all the best for tomorrow. Hope you kick some serious butt.
Hey Guys
Ive seen a few of your games and Ive enjoyed the way you play and the team and individual talents on show have been great.
Its quiete possibly the last time you will all be playing in the same team so go out there, enjoy it and do it for each other, do it for the supporters and do it for the Sharks.
All the best.
Go Sharks, we are already proud but we could become even more proud of you! Sharks forever!
For the other games: u/19′s Go Lions and the big game; may the luckiest team win
@JarsonX (Insomniac) (Comment 14) : Wish they still allowed the teams to draw.
@mbayshark (Comment 15) :
GOOD LUCK GUYS!! make the most of this HUGE oppertunity… SHARKS 4EVA
Good luck guys, you are a fantastic group of players and we are behind you all theway! the future of the sharks is looking good with such talented youngsters in the wings
The Sharks vs Cheetahs u/21 game is about to begin. Come on Sharks!!!
And the Sharks take the kick-off the game is on.
Guy Cronje kick directly into touch. Scrum cheetahs.
Try sharks.
Superb try by Mark Richards, they lead 5-0
Patrick Lambie hits the upright with the conversion. 5-0
Penalty to the cheetahs in front of the posts.
George Whitehead puts the kick over. Sharks lead 5-3
Penalty advantage to the sharks in the cheetahs 22. But Guy Cronje puts the dropgoal over.
Sharks lead 8-3
Cheetahs almost scores, but loosing the ball on the goal line.
Sharks looking good, Patrick Lambie excellent so far on attack from fullback
Try cheetahs
Alec Mhlanga scores in the corner.8 all
Whitehead miss the conversion. Scores are level.
8 all. 7 minutes to go in the 1st half
Try to the sharks by Anton Bresler.
13-8 to the sharks. 1st half almost over
The conversion is good. 15-8
End of the 1st half and the sharks lead 15-8.
Really impressed with the defense so far, lambie is a phenomenal player, well done to richards and bresler, great tries
And the cheetahs start the 2nd half
Cheetahs on the attack. They have a scrum inside the sharks 22
Sharks turn the ball over after 8 phases and kick for touch
Great defence sharks
i wonder if Anton has ever thought about playing number 8
Guy Cronje off the field with an injury for the sharks
Replaced by his brother Ross
Dropgoal by Sias Ebersohn from the Cheetahs, its over.
Sharks lead 15-11. 30 minutes to go.
Cheetahs almost score. Just tackled out on the try line.
hang in there, boys!
18 minutes to go. Sharks still lead 15-11.
Cheetahs score under the posts
Maritz scores under the posts and the conversion is over by Whitehead.
18-15 now to the cheetahs 16 minutes left. Come on SHARKS!!!
Penalty to the sharks. They go for posts.
Lambie puts it over. 18 all. 12 minutes left
Sharks attacking. Line-out in cheetahs 22. cheetahs ball
Drop Goal attempt by Lambie, but its just to the left of the posts
Drop goal attempt now by the cheetahs. They miss as well.
18 all, 6 minutes to go.
Penalty to the sharks just inside their own half
They will go for posts
Ross Cronje just short with the kick. 4 minutes to go.
Scrum to the sharks on cheetahs 22. In front of the posts.
They knock the ball. Cheetahs scrum
oh come boys!
Full time 18-all
Now 10 minutes a side extra time.
again! These boys love extra time
which team is looking stronger?
5 minutes into extra time and the cheetahs score
@robdylan (Comment 70) : Just wanted to say, the cheetahs look slightly more dangerous on attack and then they score as well.
shit
Conversion is over by whitehead.
@robdylan (Comment 69) : Lets hope they can get 2 tries again!!
Cheetahs lead 25-18
xtra time halftime. Vheetahs lead 25-18
come on boys. 10 minutes, 8 points. You can do it!
Cheetahs intercept, and score
Conversion over they lead 32-18
6 minutes remaining
Ha ha ha…. The game is not worthy of its own thread!
gone. Can’t believe it
Penalty sharks in free state 22
Try, they score next to the posts
Conversion over. 32-25
If we draw we sill win the cup. 1 and a half minutes to go.
sill=still
Sharks on attack
go Sabz!
Scrum sharks inside cheetah half, time is up
come on you can do it!
They loose the ball. Game is over.
Cheetahs win 32-25.
Thats 2 in a row for the cheetahs!!!Will the next game have the same result?
Congrats to the ‘tahs juniors, they always looked the better side, great work from our boys to stay in the game, very proud of you guys
@robdylan (Comment 92) : Ive sent you an e-mail, at home now so minimal internet access
i know the u19′s were a Cheetahs/Lions final…who did the Sharks u21′s play…
Sorry about your loss guys- but u played well and with such a young side we know u can pull it off next year.
@Hmmm (Comment 98) : also the Cheetahs.
@lovebubble (Comment 99) : Hey – welcome to the site!
@war1 (Comment 96) :
I must have been watching this game through my shark tinted glasses, I really thought the sharks looked the better side.
None the less, well played and heres looking forward to seeing more of these chaps in various guises in years to come.
yes!I agree- Patrick Lambie is awesome- I can see him as a Springbok !!!His only 19. The best looking one is Mark!!!
@lovebubble (Comment 102) : you’re a girl, aren’t you?
Yes and I am Passionate about rugby- is there something wrong with that?
@lovebubble (Comment 104) : not at all. We love our female posters here. Just thought if you were a guy, it would be asking for trouble pointing out which player was best looking! Unless you support WP
NO No – I support non other than the sharks- they have the attitude, the looks and best of all the skill.!!!!
I have not watched any U19 sharks games but do we have talent there for next year? I hope so because we have to take that trophy home next year!!!
@lovebubble (Comment 106) :
Welcome To the Sharks Sisterhood!!
@robdylan (Comment 105) :
Ohhh Robbo…flattery will get you everywhere??
@GI Ice (Bulletproof) (Comment 108) : will it?
NICE!