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In an earlier article, one of our more esteemed and established authors, Morne Nortier made a very interesting point regarding the debate around John Smit and his selection as player and captain for both the Sharks and the Boks. Why can’t we name Smit squad captain, but not necessarily team captain of the match-day 22 if he comes from the bench? [...]
Super 14
As a wise man once said
Sharks player ratings v Crusaders
Few will dispute that the Sharks as a team failed to do enough over 80 minutes to withstand the Crusaders’ onslaught on Sunday afternoon. I felt, though, that as individuals, many of our boys were actually pretty good, although others will feel they let themselves and the team down. Let’s look at my completely subjective ratings. [...]
Chiefs named to meet Sharks
The Chiefs have been named to meet the Sharks in Hamilton on Friday. [...]
Sharks vs Blues: Win tickets
The Sharks take on the Blues in the second game of the 2011 Super Rugby competition in Durban on Saturday. Sharksworld has two pairs of tickets to Mr Price KINGS PARK to give away, courtesy of our friends at www.sharksrugby.co.za! [...]
Sharks do more right than wrong
The Sharks played the right game for the conditions they faced on Saturday and with the forwards enjoying clear superiority over the Cheetahs throughout, I feel that the result was never in any doubt. Those who would bemoan the absence of a four-try bonus point – as well as more attacking rugby from the Durbanites – would do well revisit the history books and take a hefty dose of reality on-board. [...]
The 10 things I am looking forward to most this Super 15
Here we go. I have spent the last few days desperately trying to change the settings of my brain from cricket to rugby and recollect thoughts of what it’s all about. For anyone who cares to remember that I used to write on this site, I am back again. For those who don’t, nice to meet you. [...]
Lions sign Butch James
Hats off to the Lions, ladies and gents! They have finally managed to reel in one of the big fish they’ve been chasing, with Bath flyhalf Butch James unveiled to the media at a press conference at Lanseria Airport. Although James has put pen to paper with the Lions, his appearance in the country at this stage of the year has more to do with his upcoming wedding than his availability to play for his new team. [...]
Some interesting statistics from last year’s Super 14
Here are some interesting statistics of 2010′s Super 14 Tournament courtesy of Ruggastats and Sports Illustrated magazine. I’m not going to add how many minutes each team played but keep in mind that the semi-finalists have played a game or 2 extra. [...]
Banned Bulls pair expected to get off
Media reports from the capital suggest that suspended Bulls players Chiliboy Ralepelle and Bjorn Basson will be exonerated when the results of the judicial enquiry into their positive doping tests are announced tomorrow. [...]
The official Sharksworld 2010 Awards
It’s time to look back over the 2010 season and hand out awards to those members of the Sharks squad that we feel are particularly deserving! So, without further ado, let’s head straight into the official Sharksworld Awards for 2010 (drum roll)… [...]
Coaching Conundrums
20 Dec 10 23:26 by Big Fish | Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, Super 14, Super Rugby | 104 Comments
The departure of Rory Kockott, and the apparently soon to be confirmed departure of Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira highlights an interesting question around the effectiveness of coaching on certain players.
Kiwi Super 15 Pre-Season Preview – The Blues
14 Dec 10 02:19 by Hertford Highlander | All Blacks, Original Content, Super 14, Super Rugby | 15 Comments
The Blues have an experienced and home grown look about them as they launch their Super 15 pre season training before the Christmas break. [...]
Player of the year nominations
18 Oct 10 09:59 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, In the news, Springboks, Super 14, Tri Nations, WP | 22 Comments
South African rugby supporters can help decide whether Gurthrö Steenkamp, Gio Aplon, Juan de Jongh, Schalk Burger or Francois Hougaard will win the coveted SARU Player of the Year award, which will be announced at a glittering banquet at Vodaworld, Midrand on Monday 1 November 2010. [...]
How it works: S15
I have posted these in the comment section but feel it warrants a dedicated thread for future reference until we get the hang of the S15. [...]
SANZAR launches new era of Super Rugby
SANZAR today unveiled a new look, details of the new competition format and the 2011 draw for Super Rugby, the southern hemisphere’s premiere inter-provincial rugby competition according to a SARU media release.
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