The Sharks trial match was held this weekend and I thought I’d share a few of the insights I got from attending this event. [...]
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The Trial Match. A few observations.
Just in case you were wondering…
A fair few comments have been made since David Campese and Dick Muir were spotted at the Sharks trial match last night. [...]
Sharks trial match
Two Sharks teams go head to head this evening in an open trial match at Mr Price Kings Park. [...]
Strong probables side reveals Sharks thinking
While a number of definite starters have been left out of the pack for tonight’s Sharks trial match, the composition of the “probables” backline should be pretty close to the same unit that will line up against the Bulls in three weeks time – unless, that is, a stand out performance or two from within the “possibles” forces the coach’s hand. [...]
All to play for on Friday night – Part 2
Let’s continue our investigation of the Sharks trial match to take place tomorrow night. You can read Part 1 here. [...]
All to play for on Friday night – Part 1
John Plumtree will put his extended squad through their paces on Friday night as they play in a do-or-die trial match set to have a profound impact on the make up of this year’s final Super Rugby group. The match will comprise four 20-minute chukkas and with the squad set to be whittled down to just 28 ahead of next weekend’s warmup against Boland, a number of fringe players will have at most 40 minutes in which to impress. [...]
Win a bursary to the Sharks Academy
Muscle Science will award one lucky rugby player with a bursary to the Sharks Academy for 2013, announced Ian Wright, Brand Manager of Muscle Science, at a function at Kings Park Stadium on Friday 27 January. [...]
Pietersen set for centre switch
Just occasionally, and I stress that this doesn’t happen often, I have a rare moment of lucidity. Now, whether this is a case of me just being a step ahead in terms of the way I think about things, or whether it’s all based on inside info that I’m not quite ready to share, is for me to know and you to find out. When I suggested a while ago, though, that JP Pietersen might have a future at centre, it seems I may have been on the money. [...]
“Let’s back the youngsters” :The story of a 35 year-old lock
31 Jan 12 13:42 by bergshark | Original Content, Reader Submissions, Sharks, Super Rugby | 42 Comments
Back in 2005 the Sharks made a strange signing for the 2006 season. [...]
My 2012 Sharks Wish-List
30 Jan 12 13:58 by Culling Song | Original Content, Reader Submissions, Sharks, Super Rugby | 23 Comments
With the 2012 installment of Super Rugby rapidly approaching, I’ve been feeling myself filled with a sense of optimism over this year’s Sharks squad; settled and stable (some important contract extensions have been put to bed), talented, with depth across the park and a decent blend of youth and experience… on the face of it, it seems like a group who could possibly go all the way. [...]
Sharks weighing up their (pr)options
So, let’s start off by awarding to “tonsil of the week” prize to Captain Keegan… it seems that he was the one responsible for the tackle that led to Beast Mtawarira’s broken ankle. Keep up the good work, Skipper! (Only kidding Keegs, we’re sure it was an accident) [...]
John and John making big calls
Sharks coach John Plumtree might want to listen to his fellow countryman coaching the Lions, John Mitchell, as Mitchell has come out saying that he wants to build his Lions team by giving the youngsters a chance, instead of buying players. [...]
Beast out for 3 months – UPDATED
The Sharks Super Rugby preparations suffered a major setback this morning after a serious injury looks set to sideline prop Beast Mtawarira
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Delayed start for Cooper
Sharks hooker Kyle Cooper is in danger of missing out on the start of the 2012 season as the result of a minor knee issue, which may keep him out of action for the next 3 weeks or so. [...]
Big day looming for the big doctor
Love is in the air in Durban, it seems, with one of the Sharks’ front-row stalwarts set to take things to the next level a week from tomorrow. [...]