The high flying Sharks travel to Pretoria to take on a struggling Blue Bulls team.
The recent success of the Sharks coupled with the recent failures by the Blue Bulls could make for an interesting afternoon of rugby. The Sharks have been know to, on the odd occasion, go to sleep against the smaller teams and wake up when it is to late. Even though their log position may suggest so, the Blue bulls are NOT a smaller team and any dozing off at Loftus will cost the Sharks dearly.
Both teams have announced late changes to their side for the match this afternoon.
For the Blue Bulls prop Werner Kruger failed a late fitness test and is replaced by Frik Kirsten. Kirsten’s place on the bench is taken by Rossouw de Klerk.
For the Sharks Anton Bresler comes into the squad replacing Skholiwe Ndlovu.
Ref: Jonathan Kaplan
ARs: Tiaan Jonker, Johan Greeff
TMO: Shaun Veldsman
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Kick-off: 19.10 (17.10 GMT)
Blue Bulls: 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 Gerhard van den Heever, 13 Jaco Pretorius, 12 Wynand Olivier, 11 Jaco van der Westhuyzen, 10 Jacques-Louis Potgieter, 9 Ruan Snyman, 8 Gerrit-Jan van Velze, 7 Dewald Potgieter, 6 Derick Kuün (captain), 5 Fudge Mabeta, 4 Juandré Kruger, 3 Frik Kirsten, 2 Bandise Maku, 1 Dean Greyling.
Replacements: 16 Henry Bantjes, 17 Rossouw de Klerk, 18 Jaco Engels, 19 Wilhelm Steenkamp, 20 CJ Stander, 21 Dustin Jinka, 22 Stefan Watermeyer.
Sharks: 15 Louis Ludik, 14 Odwa Ndungane, 13 Stefan Terblanche (captain), 12 Andries Strauss, 11 Lwazi Mvovo, 10 Patrick Lambie, 9 Charl McLeod, 8 Keegan Daniel, 7 Willem Alberts, 6 Jacques Botes, 5 Alistair Hargreaves, 4 Steven Sykes, 3 Wiehahn Herbst, 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.
Replacements: 16 Craig Burden, 17 Eugene van Staden, 18 Anton Bresler, 19 Michael Rhodes, 20 Rory Kockott, 21 André Pretorius, 22 Riaan Swanepoel.
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I can’t wait for this game, I’m expection a lot of the guys. GO SHARKS!!!
Dumond replacing Ludik?
@KSA Shark © (Comment 2) : Is it still because of his concussion? I’m not sure about playing Monty at 15.
@Nita (Comment 3) : Quad
@Nita (Comment 3) :
According to Lost Fish who saw it on a twitter from Skeate, it is a quad injury
@lostfish (Comment 4) :
snap.
Thanks for the heads up guys.
I’s sure I know the answer to this already, but why isn’t Skeate playing?
@KSA Shark © (Comment 8) : If he plays who’s gone tweet
Some strong words from the captain, the guys all looks seriously focussed while listening to John.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 8) : possibly not over his groin??
@Nita (Comment 9) :
That try was too easy
Not sure if I want to drag myself away from the pool for the curtain raiser. I might just wait for the main game at Loftus.
@lostfish (Comment 14) :
@KSA Shark © (Comment 17) : @KSA Shark © (Comment 18) : @KSA Shark © (Comment 20) : You are in the wrong thread here.
@lostfish (Comment 19) : It’s getting frustrating…my pool looks great but the water is way to cold.
Have moved my comments across to the correct thread.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 18) :
@KSA Shark © (Comment 15) : I had to come inside and grab my laptop, my iphone ran out of juice.
@Jarson (Comment 19) :
i’m glad i moved them. i don’t want to spoil a good match thread with such poor rugby.
@Nita (Comment 17) : we still have summer here in the south of France so I am making the most of it before winter.
Not sure I’m gonna make the second half of this muck: might as well focus on my work due Monday.
Much more rewarding.
Let’s hope we are not the SA side that sufferes the same heartbreak as the boks.
Show the Boks how it is done boys!!
Time for dinner, be back soon! And NO, I wont say what I’m having.
Do you want a commentator KSA?
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 27) :
if you’re keen.
i’d love to WATCH the game and only comment when I get excited.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 24) : Positive thoughts…positive thoughts.
@Jarson (Comment 26) :
Aw C’mon you eat such exciting stuff.
@Jarson (Comment 26) : What’s for dinner??
This match will be good because it’ll be nice supporting a team I actually want to win.
@lostfish (Comment 31) :
Sorry Andre..
Seems the game is not showed on Mnet..
Lions 46 – 28 Western Province
Leopards 26 – 27 Pumas
Griquas 28 – 33 Cheetahs
DAMN!!!!!!!!! it’s been a high scoring weekend!!!!!!!
I can’t believe I’m going to miss this game!!!
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 34) :
No Worries i’ll do it.
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 34) : I can’t find the game online either.
Damn you Mnet!!
Dumond wearing the no15 jersey
Thanx KSA.. Relying on you now..
No sign of ANYTHING for Cancer on any of the Sharks Jerseys.
Bladen and Brosnihan looking after us tonight.
Ludik injured his quad..
The game is on SS1 aswell. If you have mnet you must have ss1
Bismarck knocks on in our 22 from the kick-off
Bulls scrum
They attack but we turn it over and releave the pressure
Sharks looking dangerous
Sykes knocks a flat pass from Lambie.
Bladen lamenting about not be told that Dumond is playing instead of Ludik.
OK I’m calm after my tiff with Wes. Hope the dude is okay.
Potgieter getting his knee strapped before the scrum for Sykes’ knock.
PK Sharks for scrum infringement.
PK Sharks for Bulls dropping the bind.
nice sound from the crowd, we have enough fans there.
Sharks going at goal from the Bulls 10m line
Brosnihan: “So many Durbanites living up here on the Highveld.”
Confirming my assertion that half of Durban has emigrated.
Lambie going at goal. Miss!!!
Bulls 0 – 0 Sharks
4mins
Lambie has the distance but misses.
Sharks have won 9 of the 11 CC encounters since 2005
I don’t have SS1..
Well done Krusty
Mvovo in the corner!!
Mvovo try in the right corner!
MVOVO TRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6min
Mvovo, jou doring…man he’s good.
We seriously need to identify a kicker. Would be interesting to see the kicking rate for the Sharks this season.
Lambie 0 from 2
Bulls 0 – 5 Sharks
7min
Oh man; if you looking to Brosnhian as back up for ANYTHING, then you are sinking very, very low.
@klempie (Comment 62) :
Lambie IS the kicker.
he has kicked very well this season.
Sharks very enterprising.
@klempie (Comment 62) :
I will get you the kicking stats on Monday.. I have it somewhere..
@KSA Shark © (Comment 65) : I’ve probably watched half our matches, and the ones I’ve seen he’s been under 60%!
@KSA Shark © (Comment 65) :
I agree with you.. Lambie had been good.. He just needs to be consistent now..
Another attempt by Lambie. This time its over!!
And he kicks loads of woer-woers!!
Lambie slots a PK
Bulls 0 – 8 Sharks
10min
@Big Fish (Comment 64) :
@klempie (Comment 68) :
You’re watching the wrong games.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 48) : he should have checked his twitter feed
Great try by the Bulls has to be said.
Olivier mini step and Juandre Kruger TRY!!!!!
GO SHARKS !!!
SHIT!!
Mabete offside in front of the poles.
Lambie should put it over.
@klempie (Comment 71) :
Lambie’s figures before this game.
39 from 55 = 71%
Lambie converts a penalty!
@KSA Shark © (Comment 81) : Not really acceptable for first choice kicker is it?
Lambie slots a PK
Bulls 7 – 11 Sharks
15min
(Sorry i misses some action while rewinding to check his stats)
@KSA Shark © (Comment 81) : Thats not a bad percentage although he could improve it.
What would Morne Steyns average be?
Stefan hands in the ruck.
JLP going at goal
@lostfish (Comment 85) :
Steyn’s average is around 86%
JLP slots it.
Bulls 10 – 11 Sharks
18min
Sharks scrum 30m out in front of the Poles
C’mon Sharks.. We need to end this weekend on a high!!
Open that 11 point gap..
Brosnihan: “Sharks backline standing almost 45 degrees perpendicularly off the back of the scrum.”
WTF Brosnihan?????????????
“The Sharks backline are standing 45Degrees perpendicular behind the scrum”
Even in Kroonstad perpendicular meant 90Deg. WTF is 45 Deg Perpendicular?
Stef try!!
Oupa Stefan Try !!!
Stefan makes up for the PK and scores a TRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Over!!
@klempie (Comment 91) : obviously maths wasn’t in his subject package
Lambie slots it
Bulls 10 – 18 Sharks
22min
Go Stef!!
Been hitting great form lately..
@KSA Shark © (Comment 92) : Glad you picked it up too!!
This is great from the Sharks.. keep it up!!
Bismarck trips over the Bull rolling away at the back of the ruck and knocks the ball on
FK Sharks at the scrum for early engage.
Sharks opt for scrum again, on the Bulls 10m line
Alberts is a wrecking ball!!
Damn Alberts is strong, staying on his feet, well done.
Alberts bashes over v Velze who is dragged along for a step or two before letting go.
Sharks get to 6m out and knock it on.
Bulls scrum
Shake that ass baby!
Sharks go for a pushover scrum on the Bulls ball.
Bulls manage to secure it.
The Bus is VERY full today!
Alberts is running over loads of Bulls.
We are playing at an AB-like pace.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 108) : On the Bulls’ ball. That’s just taking the piss!!
Strauss was through
PK Sharks for Bulls going early.
Bulls 10 – 21 Sharks
30mins
Bulls scrum under pressure.
Brosnihan just says the Buru Bulls scrum is under pressure.
Lambie puts it over.
Bulls 10 – 21 Sharks
30 mins.
Bulls get frequent flyer miles and get upgraded
Early engage by the Bulls and JK upgrades them to penalties.
Lambies slots it
Bulls 10 – 21 Sharks
30min
@Jarson (Comment 113) :
Keep taking the points boys.. Well done!!
Ag no! Not Daniel!
Willem Alberts KILLING them….surely a Bok on end of year tour!
JLP slots a penalty for I dunno what.
Bulls 13 – 21 Sharks
32 mins.
Daniel clears from inside his 22.
on the counter from the Bulls he gets hurt.
As my dad used to say “Dis die blinde sambok” (Justice is blind)
Let that be a lesson for you Mr. Daniel. Flankers don’t give clearance kicks from the 22.
I have a big bet on Sharks minus 2.5 so the boys better come through
Only two more tries for a bonus point..
Cmon guys, you can do it!
Come on Sharks…
Win and give me a SB grand slam….
Burden on for Daniel
@Villie (Comment 123) : Nice odds.
Burden on for Daniel
@klempie (Comment 127) : Yes Klempie…I thought they were very generous. Will probably trade out just to be safe at half time.
Nice kick and chase from the back by Monty there.
@Villie (Comment 120) :
I doubt it…but will be fair to give him a chance…
@Villie (Comment 129) : No need.
Andre Pretorius on the Sharks bench….WoW!??!
Alberts is bleeding, going off.
@Hmmm (Comment 131) : To be fair SA do have an abundance of quality loosies but I expect Spies and Burger to be rested on end of year tour….so Alberts is one of a handful putting up their hands. Vermeulen is another one
Going to enjoy hearing how Burden is going to play on the flank..
@Hmmm (Comment 133) : I hope that is an expression of surprise rather than being impressed…
@Hmmm (Comment 133) :
You say wow I say “Goeie [email protected]
“
Monty kicks to much
Come on Sharks!!!
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 136) : Yeah…not quite sure what his best position is
@KSA Shark © (Comment 138) :
Ha-ha
Goeie??? LoL
Sharks take the ball off the bulls at scrum time.
8 phases and we are inside the bulls 22
Stef knocks on in the hot zone.
Stef knocks onat apce 10m from the line.
PK for Bulls releasing the bind.
@Villie (Comment 141) :
Id like to see him given a run there, it wont ever happen with the loosies we have.. so I am so bummed that I am missing it right now!!
Sharks wheel the Bulls scrum and win the PK as the Bulls drop the bind.
Lambie goes at goal from in front
Halftime
Bulls 13 – 24 Sharks
11 point margin
@Nita (Comment 61) :
Just a bit slow…he will have to work on that if he ever wants to become a Bok….
OVER
Bulls 13 – 24 Sharks
HALF TIME
Lambie puts it over.
HT Bulls 13 – 24 Sharks
Enjoying the way the Sharks are playing. McLeod is an excellent little scrummie…..top class service and very nippy around the fringes. And give Mvovo a bit of space and he takes some stopping.
“For the Sharks Anton Bresler comes into the squad replacing Skholiwe Ndlovu”
I don’t know Besler at all…but always thought Ndlovu was a bit lig in die broek…
@klempie (Comment 132) : Probably not…but I’m a trader rather than a punter so prefer to eliminate risks. Odds are so low now, won’t cost me much to cover my bet and still have a healthy profit on Sharks!
we’ve left too many points out there in a half when we were completely dominant. Let’s hope we can run riot in the 2nd half.
@Hmmm (Comment 151) :
DUDE!!!!!!!!!!! if you smoke to much of the stuff everything looks slow.
Mvovo is plenty fast enough
Come on Sharks…give me the SB grand slam…
@Hmmm (Comment 133) : slow on the uptake?
Half time Stats
Handling Errors
Bulls 3
Sharks 5
Turnovers conceded
Bulls 8
Sharks 3
Tackles Made
Bulls 51
Sharks 18
Tackles missed
Bulls 3
Sharks 4
Possesion
Bulls 27%
Sharks 73%
territory
52% in Bulls half
48% in Sharks half
Give Andre Pretorius a run @ 10 !!!
@KSA Shark © (Comment 158) :
Sharks not having to make any tackles.. But missing more than the Bulls.. We need to work on that..
Visits to oppo 22
Bulls 3
Sharks 4
Points scored from visits to 22
Bulls 7
Sharks 15
Balls to wings
Bulls 2
Sharks 6
5+ Phases
Bulls 0
Sharks 3
own scrums lost
Bulls 5
Sharks 0
Own LOs lost
Bulls 0
Sharks 1
Rucks and mauls
Bulls 18
Sharks 43
@robdylan (Comment 157) :
We need to break the Bulls now, before their Boks return..
I dont want the Bulls in the semi’s
@Charlie (Comment 162) : And move Lammetjie to 15.
@Charlie (Comment 162) :
JY’s MAL
Some very impressive stats Andre.. thanx..
Alberts almost looks like a cone head with all the bandages
@KSA Shark © (Comment 158) :
Nope…if Deon v Rensburg out sprints you lack pace…I don’t mind the fact that Killian out sprinted him…but Deon???
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 169) :
PVR let’s me pause and type them slowly.
i usually miss the 2nd set of stats which are the interesting ones coz the local provider goes to ad breaks.
@ KSA,
Forward! Shit!
What a pick up from Jacques Botes.
@Charlie (Comment 162) :
Ha-ha
@KSA Shark © (Comment 172) :
I need to invest in a PVR..
Do you know where I can find the live streaming?
@Nita (Comment 175) :
And he’s hurt his elbow being tackled.
Seems okay
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 177) :
no idea.
With games against the Pumas and Leopards to come, it’s difficult to see how we’re not gonna finish top of the log.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 172) : I love my PVR
6 Phases Sharks inside the Bulls 22 and then knock it on.
@klempie (Comment 180) :
Our toughest game to come will be against the Lions..
Hahaha! Mvovo slow? Put the crack pipe down!
Another Bulls scrum crumbles and the Sharks take the ball off them to get the put in at the next scrum
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 183) : Agree. But I think we’ll have enough points even if we lose that one.
Eish Bladen
@Jarson (Comment 181) : I love mine too.
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 183) :
I like the sounds of that and that respect…hmmm…let me enjoy these moments….
Beast puts himself in front of vd Heever chasing an up and under and gives away a PK
JLP going at goal.
Slots it
Bulls 16 – 24 Sharks
50min
Wilhelm Steenkamp on for Mabeta
Monty is no attacking weapon at 15..he is merely solid and does what every other 15 in SA does…just up and under every time
@Hmmm (Comment 189) :
Im assuming you are a Lions supporter?
Why is Brosnihan whispering when JLP is about to kick?
@Jarson (Comment 194) :
Brosniham is a Chop, thats why!!
52mins gone! For those who suck at maths, thers 28mins left
Why haven’t we got more points?
Sharks having a period where they are losing focus. C’mon boys…pick it up again!!
@Jarson (Comment 196) :
Thanx Jarson..
Sharks’ dicipline not good right now
JLP shanks a PK
Bulls 16 – 24 Sharks
53min
What was that, banana slipping ?
By Lambie???? Really Bladen…it was McLeod!!!!!!
@Jarson (Comment 196) :
You sending that to Brosnihan?
Focus boys.. we need points and fast!!
Snyman try under the poles.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 206) : GONE to sleep!!!
Come on Sharks!
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 193) :
Yip…and a big chance that I am the biggest one out there….
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 205) :
Bulls thought you were talking to them
Conversion Over
Bulls 23 – 24 Sharks
57min
Starting to stress now.. who wants a whiskey?
AP on the field!
Andre Pretorius !!!
Come on Sharks…
Give me a SB gland slam…be nice…
@Villie (Comment 203) :
he’s made that cock up more than once tonight already
@Hmmm (Comment 209) :
Congrats on the win last night.. you guys played really well..
Happy to see you guys competitive again!
Shit.
Who is Andre on for?
Engels runs through 3 of us for a try.
Shit Shit Shit
Come on Sharks, pick it up!
AP on the field…wow lets see what he can do in Black and White…
Oh dear gonna be one of those days when Boks and SHarks lose if we don’t buck up!!!
Conversion Over
Bulls 30 – 24 Sharks
59min
Sharks losing focus.
SUPERB try by Enlish.
Finally, Monty is subbed.
C’mon Sharks!!!!
Suddenly the Bulls are ALL running onto the ball at place.
@Big Fish (Comment 224) :
He should never have been on the field..
WTF just happened?
JLP slots a PK
Bulls 33 – 24 Sharks
61min
Sharks need to get back in quickly.
@klempie (Comment 228) :
Another team that I support brainfarts!!!
The Rocket clearing out loosies.
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 216) :
I am the happiest to see that…
Thanks…
PK Sharks 30m out
@KSA Shark © (Comment 229) :
They are killing us now..
Sharks are still enjoying half time
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 231) : Who was the other?
Lambie puts a PK over for not rolling away.
Bulls 33 – 27 Sharks
Alberts does look funny is his headwrap
Lambie slots it
Bulls 33 – 27 Sharks
63min
another nail biter.
Come on Sharks…
@Hmmm (Comment 233) :
I would love to see all 8 Currie Cup team competitive.. It would mean so much to the Boks if the talent is spread and there are no one sided games..
Lions were awesome once upon a time (read Transvaal), would love to see them hitting those heights again..
Wasn’t that a deliberate tap-down from one of the Bulls?
Kuun and JLP both down
@klempie (Comment 236) :
Funny.. you are frigging hilarious!!
Agree Rich: it was like watching Johan Roets play with his eyes closed.
We can still take this game, but need to focus.
Let’s hope Rory doesn’t start the usual Rory and Rory show – featuring special guest: Rory.
@klempie (Comment 242) :
Only if you are a Shark supporter.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 246) : So you agree then?
14mins left!
Bulls lead with 6
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 241) :
That would be great…would make for good viewing…
@Big Fish (Comment 245) :
I dont know who is worse.. Monty or Habana..
I suppose Monty was never good hey?
SHOCKING camera work on that kick!!
Kirchner misses a PK
Bulls 33 – 27 Sharks
67min
OLivier intercept try.
Meisiekind seals it.
Well done Sharks. F*cking pathetic.
Oh no !
Ah, Rory has apparently signed with the Bulls for next year…
That was the BP try for the Bulls
Bulls 40 – 27 Sharks
69min
I said last night. Saru cant have the Sharks running away on the log so the Bulls will win.
Is it a 3 or 6 point gap?
Sharks website showing 30 – 27?
Come on Sharks!!! For me…lol
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 259) : 13 points.
@Big Fish (Comment 256) :
Wow.. that will ruin their backline..
Shit man..
This is not good..
Maybe its good that I cant see this match..
What a run by Swannie!!
And Hargreaves finishes it off!!
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 259) :
They’ll catch up eventually
HARGREAVES TRY!!!!!!!!!!!
Goood work Andre Pretorius !
So it was a long pass from our main man Rory that made the intercept..
Hargreaves you beauty!
Good run by Swannie and well done my AH.
Go boys!!
Bring it back!!
@Jarson (Comment 258) :
HuH?
Converted.
Bulls 40 – 34 Sharks
73 mins.
Lambie slots the Conversion
Bulls 40 – 34 Sharks
72min
Is Pretorius still on the park? hehe
Just kidding, I hope he makes a huge impact..
7mins left
Botes goes offside and gives away a penalty.
Ah well: we are still top of the log.
PK Bulls Jinka going at goal from just outside our 22
Missed.
Misses to the left.
Bulls 40 – 33 Sharks
75min
OMG!!! Kockott TOTALLY cocked that pass up!!
Kockott breaks down the line with Jaco vd Westhuizen between him and another Shark and he passes to vd Westhuizen
At least draw level Sharks!!
6 phases Sharks PK on the Bulls 22
Sharks discipline letting them down….
PK for hands in the ruck I think.
Sharks choose a quick tap.
Why not the line out?????????????
@KSA Shark © (Comment 284) :
Sharks decide to tap and drive and lose it to the Bulls.
J vd Westhuizen boots it upfield
@Villie (Comment 287) : 2 dumb sides today!!!!!
Go Sharks.. Show dem!!
Im not watching, but I bet Rory tapped quickly..
Am I right?
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 291) : No Oupa!!!!
Oh well..
Sharks LO on the Bulls 10m line
vd Westhuyzen out on the full.
Sharks lineout on the Bulls 10m
@Villie (Comment 292) :
Captain?!
You would think they would go for the lineout..
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 291) :
No it was a pod of forwards.
Game over.
Sharks only have themselves to blame.
79:36 on the clock and the Bulls get a scrum
Oh man, Kockott suck hond tit!
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 296) : Exactly. Lineout was the only sensible option.
Oupa just tapped and threw it straight to some forwards
Rob called it at half time..
We should have scored a lot more points after dominating the half..
FULL TIME
Blue Bulls 40 – 34 Sharks
The Sharks beat themselves !
Well that’s, that…goodnight all and enjoy the rest of the weekend.
I told you the Bulls will win by 8 yesterday. Die raad het gepraat! Currie Cup rugby is n klug.
FT Bulls 40 – 34 Sharks
Well we’ve still got an 8 point lead I guess.
This has not been a good weekend..
shocking second half. We looked clueless for large periods of it and kicked ball away
I’m outta here. Got work to do.
If anyone sees Wes, tell him I love ‘im.
Oh the Sharks team is not playing nice…
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 302) : hate being right like that
Thats the momentum lost now..
I need to see the replays of this game..
@klempie (Comment 298) :
And Kockott and AP. We shoulda kept Lambie and McLeod on.
@Hmmm (Comment 311) :
@robdylan (Comment 312) :
Its a bitch, but its the truth..
This is an old habit of the Sharks.. going to sleep in the second half.. Plum must be fuming!!
Damn Sharks…
Now I do not get a SB grand slam and the LIONS drop to 5th on the log…
@KSA Shark © (Comment 314) :
How did AP do? Signs of something good?
I don’t understand the thinking of bringing him and Rory on..
At least Bafana are leading 1 – 0
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 318) :
he was anonymous IMO
@KSA Shark © (Comment 315) :
I was referring to my request for a favour so that I can get a SB grand slam and keep the LIONS in 4th on the log…
Why was Kockup brought on?? Was McLeod injured??
@KSA Shark © (Comment 320) :
That was a silly mistake from management.. Why move Lambie from the pivot spot.. AP has had almost no game time!!
Only bring on guys like that when the game is won!
@Hmmm (Comment 321) :
Oh okay.
1 from 4 in the CC and my 3N was wrong so 1/5. Beautiful.
Oh well.. Bad Luck Sharks..
I hope this finally proves that you cannot go out and relax in the second half and try defend a lead..
@Richard Ferguson (Comment 323) : I agree, make tactical changes only, then if injury forces a change you make an injury enforced change. I don’t agree giving guys game time in the tight games especially when it changes momentum – I haven’t seen the game but I am guessing that is what happened…
Bleak 4 a week! Rather now than semi-final time
The ideal opportunity to give Monty and Pretorius and Kockott game time is against a team like the Pumas next weekend..
And even then I won’t make wholesale changes, Pumas at home are no walkover, as the Bulls found out last weekend
Anyhow….out of here…time to go…
Next time Sharkswolders..
@Jarson (Comment 325) :
i’ve dropped to 3rd on SB.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 331) : After such a great start – there is always next weekend
I think our game was lost when Keegan went off From that point we lost the fluidity in our play and Alberts is not half as effective as a number 8 as he is as a number 7 Has anybody heard how bad Keegan’s injury is We should have Kano back this week and that will make a big difference to our loose running play
@Charlie (Comment 304) : Any idea how much longer Adi is going to be out for Heard he is in the gym so his return cannot be 2 far away