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27-year-old Stormers prop Schalk Ferreira, who gave up on the game two years ago after a serious neck injury, has been cleared to return to rugby. [...]
Posts tagged with: Deon Carstens
Stormers prop comes out of retirement
Bash back for the Stormers
In news that will certainly put a smile on the faces of Stormers fans everywhere Peter Grant, the saviour of WP , The Stormers Stormer and general person of interest has signed a new contract for the Cape franchise and will be available at the end of the Japanese season. [...]
Carstens likely to play for Stormers
Former Sharks prop Deon Carstens looks set to join the Stormers squad ahead of next year’s Super Rugby competition, with sources suggesting that the move will be announced by the WPRU later this morning. [...]
To build, you need continuity
In order for the Sharks to build on improved Super Rugby showing in 2011, it is vital that steady exodus of key players from the squad that has hampered continuity in recent years be minimised. [...]
Got to keep Pienaar – simply have to
There’ve been a few developments on the player front over the last week that we probably need to spend some more time discussing. Deon Carstens has confirmed that he will leave after the Super 14, but it’s yet another round of halfback developments that cause me the most concern. [...]
Saracens sign Carstens (updated)
According to a report on the Saracens website, Deon Carstens has signed for the English club. [...]
Herbst heading to New Zealand
Sharks XV tighthead prop Wiehahn Herbst is on his way to New Zealand. [...]
50 up for Pietersen
JP Pietersen will earn his 50th Super Rugby cap for the Sharks against the Waratahs on Saturday. John Plumtree’s team features a number of changes to the unit that went down to the Crusaders last week. [...]
Sharks team for Crusaders announced
The Sharks have named their team for friday’s game against the Crusaders. There are a few changes to the forward pack while the backline remains unchanged. [...]
Alberts looking to turn it around
If the Sharks are able to feed off the energy and enthusiasm radiating from utility forward Willem Alberts they are sure to turn their season around in no time at all. [...]
Sharks team for Cheetahs clash
The Sharks team for this Friday’s match against the Cheetahs has been announced with a few changes in both the backline and forward pack. [...]
Ruan, Adi add options aplenty
I must say, I really wasn’t expecting to have Ruan Pienaar back in the Sharks selection mix ahead of this weekend’s game. Along with a (hopefully) fit-again Adi Jacobs, a lot of the doom and gloom surrounding the Sharks backline permutations is starting to lift. [...]
Pienaar returns to training
Durban – It was a day of pleasant surprises for the Sharks as they began preparations for their opening Vodacom Super 14 match against the Chiefs at ABSA Stadium. Sport 24.co.za [...]
What a PROPer mess
What’s going on with our props? How much longer are we going to bugger around playing guys out of position? It’s really starting to get a little ridiculous now; the front row is meant to be a real strength of the Sharks and it’s rapidly turning into a glaring weakness. [...]
Not time to hit the panic stations
The recent warm-up game against the Western Force was a disappointing result, although it does need to be seen in the right context as well. While some reports and comments (not on this site) have suggested that the Sharks do not have a strong enough squad to compete in the Super 14 this year and that they are undergoing a “transitional phase”, I believe that there is more than enough potential for this squad to be competitive. [...]
