I went through a few emotions in the wake of the loss to the Lions this weekend. The first was anger at the inconsistent refereeing. Second was despair at another missed opportunity to win at Ellis Park. The game was a huge missed opportunity. Eventually I allowed that most dangerous of emotions, hope, to creep in. [...]
Posts written by: Warren Smith (war1)
Is there cause for optimism for Sharks?
5 Apr 17 09:18 by Warren Smith (war1) | 45 Comments
Statement of intent
8 Jun 15 09:35 by Warren Smith (war1) | 39 Comments
Not surprisingly, announcement of the signing of Willie le Roux received a mixed reception. But I would like to take a moment to reflect on what a big coup the management of the Sharks have actually managed to pull off. [...]
April Fools! – Smit to start pro cycling team
1 Apr 15 08:00 by Warren Smith (war1) | 27 Comments
Sharksworld can exclusively confirm that Sharks CEO, John Smit, will leave his position with the team in order to start a brand new professional cycling team. The new team will be named “The Old Boys Club” and will start competing locally before turning their attention to trying to conquer the international cycling circuit. [...]
Thanks for the memories
14 Jun 13 11:49 by Warren Smith (war1) | 10 Comments
News about the end of John Plumtree’s coaching tenure filtered through this week and while I am one of those that greeted that announcement with excitement I do also want to give Plum his fair dues for some of the incredible highs he led the Sharks to. [...]
Pieter-Steph cracks first Bok training squad
9 Apr 13 17:20 by Warren Smith (war1) | 37 Comments
Heyneke Meyer has named his first training squad for the year with the major talking point from a Sharks point is the inclusion of young lock Pieter-Steph du Toit. The young du Toit has certainly been in good form and thoroughly deserves his call-up. [...]
Frans Steyn set for flank switch (April fools!)
1 Apr 13 07:31 by Warren Smith (war1) | 11 Comments
The Sharks have suffered a major setback in the blindside flank department with both Marcell Coetzee and Jean Deysel ruled out of Saturday’s clash with the Crusaders. With Willem Alberts also out with a long term injury coach John Plumtree was forced to use his ingenuity to come up with a solution to this particular injury crisis. [...]
Stormers team announced
18 Feb 13 15:46 by Warren Smith (war1) | 6 Comments
The Stormers team to play the Bulls at Loftus has been announced. Jean De Villiers leads the team in the absence of Schalk Burger who has a calf injury. [...]
Alberts out for a few more weeks
18 Feb 13 15:37 by Warren Smith (war1) | 15 Comments
While there were no new injury concerns coming out of the Pumas game, news about Willem Alberts’ injury situation has come to light.
The big blindside’s shoulder continues to bother him and, according to Michael Marnewick of sharksrugby.co.za, he will undergo surgery to correct the problem, putting him out of action for four weeks. [...]
Adongo joins Kings for Super Rugby
2 Jan 13 18:29 by Warren Smith (war1) | 10 Comments
Former Sharks, Bulls and Counties Manakau looseforward/lock Daniel Adongo has joined the Kings on loan from the Leopards for the Super rugby season. Former Lions hooker Edgar Marutlulle has also joined the Kings on loan from the Leopards. [...]
Young Sharks need to learn from Loftus defeat
28 Aug 12 17:55 by Warren Smith (war1) | 3 Comments
John Plumtree admitted on Saturday night that his squad were suffering due to the sheer number of players unavailable for the Currie cup match. Plum also noted that for a few players this season represented the first senior Currie cup campaign that they were participating in. [...]
Fouche boots Bulls to victory
25 Aug 12 23:09 by Warren Smith (war1) | 5 Comments
The Blue Bulls beat the Sharks 42-31 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday night. The home side overcame a week where they could only manage one practice because most of their squad were suffering from flu to produce a stirring second half performance which blew an inexperienced Sharks side out of the game.
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Sharksworld Awards 2011: The Winners
14 Nov 11 10:54 by Warren Smith (war1) | 13 Comments
The process of voting on the Sharksworld 2011 awards has been changed slightly from the original plan as a result of how the nominations went. After counting the nominations, we realised that there were clear winners in six of the seven categories and as such it was decided that the players with the most nominations in each category would be announced as the winners of that award. [...]
Sharksworld Awards 2011: Call for nominations
1 Nov 11 12:57 by Warren Smith (war1) | 81 Comments
With the 2011 season coming to a disappointing end for the Sharks, now is as good a time as any to reflect on the year gone by and remember the good times of 2011. [...]
Sharks vs Leopards: Player ratings
11 Oct 11 13:04 by Warren Smith (war1) | 20 Comments
The bonus point win for the Sharks on Saturday evening was enough to keep the Sharks in second spot for the time being while it also secured a semi final berth for the Sharks. Six tries were scored and the Sharks looked good on attack but were on the back foot for much of the second half. How did the players do on a warm Saturday evening in Phokeng? Read my ratings below. [...]
Sharks out-muscle Leopards
8 Oct 11 22:45 by Warren Smith (war1) | 41 Comments
The Sharks kept their quest for a home semi final alive with a six try to two 41-14 win against the Leopards at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. [...]