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. [...]
Posts tagged with: Jacques Botes
Experience, utility factor in tour selections
23 Apr 13 10:02 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 53 Comments
Deysel poised for return
10 Apr 13 07:58 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 11 Comments
The Mercury is simply full of good news this morning; head rugby scribe Mike Greenaway confirms that Bok flank Jean Deysel appears to be over his ankle problem and should be able to play against the Stormers this weekend. [...]
Sharks move fast to plug gaps
9 Apr 13 08:10 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 79 Comments
Word coming out this morning is that Lions players Jaco Kriel and Andries Coetzee have joined up with the Sharks squad this morning. [...]
Battered, bruised, broken – Injuries bite the Sharks
7 Apr 13 09:29 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 26 Comments
While Friday night’s victory over the Crusaders was hugely significant for the Sharks – and has allowed them to further cement their position atop the South African conference – the stresses and strains of the Super Rugby tournament’s opening stanza have taken their toll, with two fresh injury concerns from that match adding to an already alarming roster of unavailable players. [...]
Sharks prevail in thrilling game
5 Apr 13 20:56 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 59 Comments
There were no tries, but it didn’t matter one bit as the Sharks shrugged off an indifferent first half to beat the Crusader 21-17 at Kings Park. [...]
Ten-try Sharks bury Rebels
23 Mar 13 19:10 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 27 Comments
Records tumbled in Durban this afternoon as the Sharks finally showed some bite, scoring ten tries against the outclassed Melbourne Rebels in a 64-7 rout. [...]
Daniel returns for Brumbies clash
14 Mar 13 10:11 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 14 Comments
Keegan Daniel will captain the Sharks as they take on the Brumbies at Kings Park this weekend. [...]
Bad to worse as Botes goes down too
12 Mar 13 13:22 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 14 Comments
The Sharks revealed a shock double-injury blow at their Tuesday press conference, with Jacques Botes likely to join Jean Deysel on the sidelines for up to a month. [...]
Super break beckons for Mtembu
12 Mar 13 10:43 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 11 Comments
While we wait for further information on the prognosis of Jean Deysel’s ankle injury, as well as confirmation regarding any spell on the sidelines as a result, our thoughts must inevitably turn to who would replace him in the match 22 going forward. While obviously hugely disappointing for both the player and the fans, it is at times like this that we fall back on the depth in the squad and count our lucky stars that there really doesn’t seem to be an end to the quality loose forward options available to the Sharks. [...]
Deysel selection adds line-out options – Plumtree
28 Feb 13 09:57 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 37 Comments
While it’s to be applauded that Sharks coach John Plumtree has kept his match 22 unchanged for this weekend’s clash against the Stomers, the elevation of Jean Deysel to the starting line-up, in place of Jacques Botes, has raised eyebrows in certain quarters. [...]
Single change for Sharks
27 Feb 13 13:22 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 37 Comments
The Sharks have made only one change to the team that beat the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein last week, bringing in Jean Deysel to start in place of Jacques Botes. [...]
Loose forwards the missing puzzle piece
20 Feb 13 10:31 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
When Sharks coach John Plumtree sits down to pick his team for Saturday’s Super Rugby opener in Bloemfontein, He probably won’t have to scratch his head much at all. The tight five and entire back line, with the possible exception of the scrumhalf position, appear to be relatively simple to pick. Loose forward, however, presents a different challenge altogether. [...]
Sharks confirm clean bill of health
18 Feb 13 10:39 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 11 Comments
The best news to come out of the Sharks’ 50-19 win over the Pumas on Friday night was a clean slate in terms of fresh injury concerns, with none of the players taking part picking up any concerns ahead of the Super Rugby season opener on Saturday. [...]
Sharks rout Pumas in strong showing
16 Feb 13 12:58 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 10 Comments
It may have taken them a while to really get going, but the Sharks hit their straps and scored eight great tries in a 50-19 demolition of the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday evening. [...]
Stronger Sharks for Pumas
13 Feb 13 12:57 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 65 Comments
John Plumtree has named a near full-strength Sharks line-up to face the Pumas in Nelspruit on Friday evening. [...]
