Sharksworld had the opportunity to have a direct and open discussion with Sharks Commercial Director Rudolf Straeuli yesterday, regarding some of the more, shall we say, “contentious” selection decisions for the Sharks tour. [...]
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Experience, utility factor in tour selections
23 Apr 13 10:02 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 53 Comments
Joubert takes Sharks XV reigns
21 Mar 13 08:13 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 1 Comment
Veteran centre Marius Joubert will lead the Sharks XV in their third-round Vodacom Cup fixture against Free State on Saturday afternoon at Kings Park. Jandre Marais, who led the side to two good victories in their opening matches, has been called up to the Super Rugby squad this week, along with fullback Riaan Viljoen.
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Marais leads Sharks XV
7 Mar 13 10:01 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 39 Comments
Lock forward Jandre Marais leads a Sharks XV team packed with exciting youngsters, as well as Super Rugby fringe players, as they take on Border in tomorrow’s Vodacom Cup opener at Kings Park. [...]
NBM Sevens Premier League – Day 1
14 Dec 12 08:56 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 69 Comments
In a repeat of the Currie Cup Final, the Sharks will face Western Province in their first match of the all-new NBM Sevens Premier Leagure, which kicks off in George today. [...]
Sharks name strong side for NBM Sevens
5 Dec 12 12:24 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
Sharks Sevens coach Roelof Kotze has been able to name a strong 12-man squad to participate in the inaugural NBM Premier League Sevens tournament in George next week. [...]
SARU announce award nominees
25 Oct 12 08:56 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 29 Comments
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) has made public its nominees for the various awards on offer at a ceremony to be held on 1 November 2012, with the Sharks featuring in every category that they can be nominated in and standing a decent chance of picking up a few awards. [...]
The Taute conundrum
5 Oct 12 09:36 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 74 Comments
There’s been a lot of talk this week about Lions players going on loan to other teams for Super Rugby next year and while far less has yet been confirmed than we’d hoped, that speculation is set to continue. [...]
Bosman a doubt for Sharks
22 Aug 12 08:55 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 35 Comments
Sharks centre Meyer Bosman appears to be the major injury doubt complicating the announcement of the team to face the Blue Bulls at Loftus this weekend. The big centre, who has stepped up as first-choice goal-kicker in the opening rounds of the Currie Cup, picked up a knee injury during Saturday’s win over the Lions and will face a late fitness test this week. [...]
Sharks make changes aplenty
16 Aug 12 14:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 18 Comments
The Sharks team to face the Lions this weekend has been announced with a few changes to the team that beat Western Province at Newlands, seeing the return of the experienced players, the inclusion of Paul Jordaan and a loose trio shuffle. [...]
Selection poser for this weekend
14 Aug 12 12:35 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 30 Comments
As the Sharks get into Currie Cup mode, after a superb come-from-behind victory at Newlands in the opening round, ahead lay some interesting selection posers which is sure to have Plumtree and his assistants scratching their heads. [...]
Time for Tjop to shine
10 Aug 12 08:28 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
A good friend (and sometimes poster here) reckons that there are a number of key positions in a rugby team that need to be filled with quality in order for a team to succeed. You can afford to carry a few young players and even make room for a journeyman or two, but compromise on the spine of your team and the result, more often than not, will be an extra tick in the “L” column. [...]
Deysel skippers Sharks
8 Aug 12 14:59 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 39 Comments
Bok flank Jean Deysel will lead the Sharks, from the blindside flank position, when they take on Western Province at Newlands in Saturday’s opening Currie Cup match. [...]
Bresler and McLeod given a rest
7 Aug 12 15:23 by Maria Delport (Letgo) | 30 Comments
With Super Rugby 2012 done and dusted, coaches and players alike have not even had a moment to take a breath; the Currie Cup starts this Friday with not even a weekend’s rest for those of us who managed to reach the final of Super Rugby. [...]
Blue Bulls beat Sharks XV with two late tries
5 May 12 15:41 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 37 Comments
The Blue Bulls beat the Sharks XV at Mr Price Kings Park to progress to the Vodacom Cup semi finals, coming away with a 37 – 36 victory after two late tries pulled them from behind and again one can question the ability of a Sharks team to close out a close game. [...]
Sharks XV team to face Blue Bulls in quarters
3 May 12 12:46 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 143 Comments
The Sharks XV team to face the Blue Bulls in the Vodacom Cup Quarter Final at Mr Price Kings Park this Saturday has been announced, with a few familiar faces returning to the line up following the influx of senior players last weekend. [...]
