A common gripe – or, at least, muttered accusation – since Heyneke Meyer took over as Bok coach centres around the perception player from the Blue Bulls, whom he knows and has worked with before, may enjoy an easier ride when it comes to Bok selection. While it is premature to say whether this will indeed be the case, we as Sharks fans need to acknowledge just how easy our players are making it for him, if this is indeed his plan. [...]
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Sharks losing Bok ground
Burger in doubt for England – reports
According to a report in Die Burger, which I’m told is not actually related to him, Stormers flank Schalk Burger will struggle to be fit in time to be selected for the Boks’ series against England in June. [...]
Commitment – yes, Execution – no
The post-match press conference saw both Chiefs coach Dave Rennie and Sharks coach John Plumtree answer questions from a rather dire group of reporters, all stunned from a rather poor quality match that saw the Chiefs keep the Sharks at bay. [...]
Some perspective on the Matfield saga
Nothing like a little bit of misinformation and conjecture to liven up an otherwise-dull Tuesday, eh? That seemed to be very much the case yesterday as the South African rugby world tied itself into a frenzy about a ridiculously premature – if not outright fanciful – story that Victor Matfield was about to join the Sharks. [...]
New (blue) Bok era dawns
Yesterday’s somewhat unprecedented Sunday press conference, in which SARU finally revealed its worst-ever-kept secret by confirming Rassie Erasmus as Bok High Performance Manager, couldn’t have happened in a more fitting location than Pretoria; in fact, those who have grown used to the 100-year-legacy of a Cape Town power base running South African rugby should probably prepare themselves to shift further North for the foreseeable future, even if just mentally. [...]
Springbok planning starts
As the June International tests against England come closer, Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has announced that he will have three planning camps with players from various Super Rugby franchises, in an attempt the prepare for the three test series. [...]
Smith pauses rugby career
According to Die Volksblad, Cheetahs and Bok flank Juan Smith has decided to take an indefinite hiatus from rugby as he continues to struggle with the Achilles injury sustained during his side’s opening Super Rugb match over a year ago. [...]
Meyer preparing for 2015?
With the news of Frans Steyn rejecting an offer to extend his contract at Racing Metro (well done to Rob who picked up on this before most news sites) the rumour mill regarding other overseas players being contacted by newly appointed Springbok Coach, Heyneke Meyer, is heating up. [...]
Grudging respect is due
Sometimes in this job you have to write something that you really don’t want to – and I think today is one of those occasions for me; I need to pay my respects to the Stormers pack who, quite honestly, are playing pretty astounding rugby at the moment. [...]
Sharks confirm Steyn talks
According to an article in the Mercury this morning, Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl has confirmed that the union has entered into preliminary discussions with Springbok Frans Steyn regarding a mid-year return to Durban. [...]
Meyer’s captain to accept his destiny?
Ok, let me apologise up-front for the ridiculous headline – but in a move that’s unlikely to really shock anyone, former Bulls scrumhalf Fourie du Preez has hinted that he might reconsider his decision to retire from international rugby.
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Meyer keen to raid Bulls?
According to a recent report on SuperSport’s website, new Bok coach Heyneke Meyer has put together a shopping list of desired assistant coaches, with many of those targeted somewhat unsurprisingly currently contracted to the Bulls. [...]
Back to basics please, Bissie!
During the dark days of the “John Smit v Bismarck du Plessis” battles, many column inches and much ire and outrage were devoted to the perceived travesty of the “best hooker in the world” having to play second fiddle to an “overweight has-been”.
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Coetzee extends contract
Allister Coetzee has put club before country, signing a new contract with the Stormers and Western Province, and with that declining an opportunity to work with Heyneke Meyer as a Springbok assistant. [...]
Meyer looking for assistants
The Rapport newspaper has reported that SARU and new Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer will meet with Rassie Erasmus this week to discuss his role within the Springbok national team setup. [...]
