Former Sharks and Springbok centre Adi Jacobs appears unlikely to become a Stormer despite an approach from coach Allister Coetzee. [...]
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Jacobs wasting his chances?
Coetzee leaves Stormers door ajar for Jacobs
Alister Coetzee has not gone as far as offering discarded Sharks centre Adrian Jacobs a contract, but has welcomed the Bok veteran to his squad, saying Jacobs is more than welcome to train with the squad for the time being. [...]
Sharks confirm Jacobs departure
In a statement on their official website yesterday, the Sharks confirmed the departure of centre Adi Jacobs after 8 loyal years of service to the union. [...]
No new deal for Jacobs?
Talk coming out of Durban suggests that veteran centre Adrian Jacobs has not been contracted by the Sharks for the 2012 season. [...]
Fred declared fit
The Sharks received a boost ahead of Saturday’s Currie Cup Final as French flyhalf Frederic Michalak was cleared to play, after being forced off the field half an hour into last week’s semi-final against the Cheetahs. [...]
Ton up for Botes
Jacques Botes, named on the bench for the Sharks this weekend, will win his 100th Currie Cup cap for the Durban team should he take the field at any stage during Saturday’s semi-final against the Cheetahs. [...]
Sharks spoiled for choice as injury cloud lifts
Sharks coach John Plumtree looks set to have close to a full strength squad to select from when he names his side to face the Cheetahs in Saturday’s Currie Cup semi-final. [...]
Three more Sharks ruled out
The injection of some “Bok beef” couldn’t come at a better time for the Sharks and while coach John Plumtree is making all the right noises about leaving it up to each individual as to whether he wants to play or not, the reality is, the team would be in dire straits without them. Two new players have been confirmed out after last weekend’s game against the Leopards, with a third also finally confirmed as being on the injured list. [...]
All the small things
For the Sharks to start building the sort of momentum they’ll need ahead of the Currie Cup semi-finals in two weeks time, they’ll need to put in a good performance against the Leopards on Saturday night. [...]
Prinsloo gets the call
Sharks coach John Plumtree has made the call to drop Stefan Terblanche to the bench for this weekend’s game against the Leopards at the Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg, and U21 fullback sensation Gouws Prinsloo has cracked the nod to start his first game at fullback. [...]
Stating the obvious
A lot has been said about Western Province and the blooding of their juniors, with coach Allister Coetzee quoted as saying that at least fifteen U21 players getting game time in the senior team this season so far. Although most of those players only got their opportunity due to crippling injuries, it can still be seen as a succesful exercise. [...]
Sharks succumb to Province
The Sharks succumbed to a 10 – 15 loss to Western Province at Mr Price Kings Park on Saturday night, giving the Cape Town team hope of reaching the play-offs and making life very difficult for themselves to get that all important home semi final. [...]
Plumtree doesn’t ring the changes
The Sharks have resisted the temptation to make wholesale changes to the side that beat Griquas last week, with the unfortunate Adi Jacobs again named on the substitutes bench. [...]
Plum reads the riot act… again
Another week and another bunch of pithy quotes from John Plumtree about how his players simply aren’t stepping up and need to find their way or risk giving up the trophy that they won in such great style last year. [...]
Sharks looked like a pub team
26 Sep 11 10:00 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, Original Content, Other SA Teams, Sharks | 11 Comments
Sharks coach John Plumtree was in a funny mood after the match against Griquas, where the Sharks managed to score five points yes, but did so in a way that does not instil much confidence as the Currie Cup reaches the business end. [...]
