The Springboks kick off their first match of the year in exactly two months, against Wales, and although many would feel it is too soon to speculate the team, the Super Rugby season to date is making the list of suitable candidates shorter by the week. [...]
Posts tagged with: Flyhalf
Bok flyhalf troubles
15 Apr 14 10:01 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 86 Comments
Silver linings to Sharks injury cloud
14 Apr 14 12:15 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 54 Comments
While many teams would be floored by a serious injury to their second-choice flyhalf just weeks after their first-choice had been ruled out for the year, for the Sharks, Saturday’s unfortunate injury to Fred Zeilinga open up a number of options for the coaching staff, most of which are rather enticing indeed. [...]
Sharks send dirty Tahs packing
29 Mar 14 19:20 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 77 Comments
Fred Zeilinga and the Sharks have made the Waratahs pay for an ill-disciplined performance in Durban tonight, with the young flyhalf kicking 19 points in a big 32-10 win for the home side. [...]
Injury update: Lambie’s Super Rugby season is over
24 Mar 14 18:11 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 70 Comments
The Sharks medical team have released an injury update revealing that Pat Lambie’s bicep injury is worse than initially feared. [...]
Lambie, Reinach ruled out
24 Mar 14 10:15 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 36 Comments
This news will come as no great surprise to Sharks fans, but is concerning all the same. Patrick Lambie and Cobus Reinach will both miss a month or more of Super Rugby action after sustaining serious injuries at Loftus this past weekend. [...]
Cheetahs lose Venter
18 Mar 14 10:34 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 3 Comments
The Toyota Cheetahs have suffered a further injury setback, with inside center Frans Venter, who joined them from the Bulls at the start of the season, forced to return home from their New Zealand tour after hurting his shoulder. [...]
White on Sharks changes
13 Mar 14 15:57 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
Sharks Director of Rugby Jake White has shared his views regarding changes to his team to face the Reds in Durban on Saturday. [...]
Steyn boots Sharks to victory
8 Mar 14 21:03 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 71 Comments
Francois Steyn, asked to step into the flyhalf channel after a late withdrawal from regular Pat Lambie, has scored 17 points in a flawless kicking display to guide the Sharks to a 37-23 victory over the Lions. [...]
Blues tour group named
3 Mar 14 10:20 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 3 Comments
The Blues have embarked on a two-match tour of South Africa, where they will play Gauteng neighbours the Bulls and the Lions. [...]
Maties loan move for du Preez
31 Jan 14 10:53 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 31 Comments
Baby Bok flyhalf Robert du Preez will play for Maties in this year’s Varsity Cup competition, having been loaned to the former champions by the Sharks, where he holds a junior contract. [...]
Sharks Super Rugby 2014: The halfbacks
21 Jan 14 11:33 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 37 Comments
When it comes to those crucial selections in jersey 9 and 10, I think it’s safe to say that most Sharks fans probably know pretty much exactly what to expect for the coming Super Rugby season. [...]
Pat, Frans get White’s backing
17 Jan 14 10:26 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 41 Comments
According to an article on the Sharks website this morning, new coach Jake White is very clear about his plans for two of the teams most talented players, Springboks Pat Lambie and Frans Steyn. [...]
Swiel lined up for Sharks
2 Nov 13 13:34 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 61 Comments
Western Province have announced that 20-year-old fly half Tim Swiel is on his way to join the Sharks.
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Player of the Currie Cup
25 Oct 13 12:15 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 43 Comments
Along with a Cup Final, there is the usual Player of the Tournament award. I have a look at who stood out this year. [...]
Sharks to face the Goose
15 Oct 13 08:06 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 19 Comments
Johan Goosen is set to play at least 40 minutes in the semi-final clash between the Sharks and the Cheetahs this weekend. [...]