We’ve known about this for some time, but the Sharks today confirmed that big Albert van den Berg will see out his career playing for Canon in Japan. [...]
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Bert will be big in Japan
Sharks back in training
The bulk of the Sharks Super 14 squad were back on the training paddock yesterday and there were a few surprises in store, although most of them were, to be honest, expected. [...]
Sharks looking in good shape
The good news from the regular Tuesday press conference at ABSA stadium is that both Beast Mtawarira and Bismarck du Plessis are now looking odds-on to start this weekend’s semi-final. [...]
Sharks need to sort their pack – and fast!
Am I the only one who went, quite quickly, from being simply disappointed to rather alarmed on Friday night? The Sharks pack, admittedly not a full-strength one, should nevertheless have done a far better job of containing – nay, dominating – their Leopards counterparts. Far too often, though, it was the visitors who enjoyed the up-front supremacy. [...]
Gritty Sharks overcome carding shambles
Although Friday night’s card-fest between the Sharks and the Bulls was hardly one of those classic encounters you’ll tell your kids about one day, I like to believe it may just turn out to be the moment where just a little momentum started to go the Sharks way in this year’s Currie Cup. [...]
Now THAT looked more like Sharks rugby
You’ll forgive me, I’m sure, if I don’t let the obvious weakness of the opposition detract from my enjoyment of a fine Sharks performance on Friday night. After all, let’s not forget how many pundits, this one included, had serious reservations going into this game about the Sharks’ ability to record any sort of win over Boland whatsoever. That Province game hurt, all right and this one was just what we needed to get back on track. [...]
Mvovo gets his chance
Lwazi Mvovo comes in at left wing in the only unenforced change to the Sharks starting 15 for this weekend’s match against Boland at the ABSA Stadium in Durban. [...]
Of an Argie and a broken lock – updated!
Well, I guess most of you have picked up on these snippets, but let’s talk about them here anyway. [...]
Pienaar starts at 10
The Sharks have been boosted ahead of their match against Highlanders with the news that flyhalf Ruan Pienaar will start the match, with other returning injured players JP Pietersen and Jean Deysel also included in the run-on 15. [...]
Some good news for the Sharks
Well, it’s early days still, but there are some encouraging signs that a few missing stalwarts might return for the Sharks this weekend. The team is hurting after an unexpected loss to the Cheetahs and are looking for a boost against the in-form Crusaders this weekend. [...]
Sharks pick their strongest front row
Sharks coach John Plumtree has tacitly acknowledged the strength of the Cheetahs at scrum time, as he named possibly his strongest scrummaging unit to front up in Saturday’s match. [...]
There’s plenty left in this ‘tall tank’
Having turned 35 a couple of months ago, and already retired from international rugby, there may be those who are ready to put lanky Albert van den Berg out to pasture. [...]
Sharks go Top
The Sharks earned a valuable bonus point in their 35-14 victory over the Brumbies to elevate themselves to top spot on the log in an exciting Vodacom Super 14 match at The Absa Stadium Durban on Saturday night. [...]
Just one change for the Sharks
This is getting rather predictable, isn’t it? Just one rotational change up front and the rest of the team is exactly the same! [...]
Plumtree: We do need to improve
Sharks coach John Plumtree says improving their defence will be a massive focus this week and on Saturday when they face the Reds in Brisbane. [...]
