From what I have read here on Sharksworld, and from watching the trials last Friday evening, it is clear that the Sharks have an abundance of talent within the second row, with up to six players in competition for what can at most be only four spots in the Super Squad. [...]
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How much is too much?
Could this be it?
Coach John Plumtree has come out and said that he will select his strongest possible squad to face the Kings in Port Elizabeth in two weeks time, meaning that his fringe players will get a run in the game on Friday night against Boland. [...]
Sharks selection picture becomes a little clearer
John Plumtree has revealed that he sees the final warm up game, against the Kings in PE, as a “dress rehearsal” for the season opener against the Bulls the following week. That’s a pretty clear indication that he will field his strongest side in that game with this weekend’s outing against Boland earmarked for a little more experimentation. [...]
The Trial Match. A few observations.
The Sharks trial match was held this weekend and I thought I’d share a few of the insights I got from attending this event. [...]
Pat at 10 and other good news – updated
Sharks coach John Plumtree held a press conference and the following key areas were discussed, some positive and some a little negative. [...]
Plumtree doesn’t ring the changes
The Sharks have resisted the temptation to make wholesale changes to the side that beat Griquas last week, with the unfortunate Adi Jacobs again named on the substitutes bench. [...]
Rampant Cheetahs smash Sharks
The Sharks were sent back to Durban with their tails firmly between their legs after suffering an humiliating 53-32 loss to the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein yesterday afternoon. While the home side only outscored their visitors by five tries to four, the metronomic boot of flyhalf Johan Goosen ensured that they emerged comfortable winners in the end. [...]
Sharks bulk up for Bulls
The Sharks team to face the Bulls at Loftus this weekend has been announced, and sees a few changes to the forward pack, as our psychic Rob Otto predicted. [...]
Marais in line for start?
It’s always somewhat dodgy to draw conclusions from a photograph, but if one or two of the snaps I’ve seen of the Sharks training session yesterday have any relevance, then John Plumtree might be looking to freshen up his second row ahead of Saturday’s must-win clash against the Blue Bulls. [...]
Sharks backtrack on Terblanche
Well, there’s never a dull moment down in Durban, is there? Stefan Terblanche seems to have a very understanding wife and will take his place at outside centre for the Sharks against the Lions this weekend after all. [...]
Sharks Ladies Breakfast – 2011
19 Aug 11 12:52 by Ice | Currie Cup, Meet the bloggers, Original Content, Sharks, Springboks, Super Rugby, Tri Nations | 45 Comments
After attending our first Sharks Ladies Breakfast last year – we were adamant that this was going to be our annual “break away”. So from about late January we started…nagging …like only woman can! [...]
Sharks have locks aplenty
While Sharks coach John Plumtree will need to scratch his head over a number of positions for this weekend’s Currie Cup match against the Leopards at Kings Park, one area where he certainly won’t be short of options is the second row. The return to fitness of Bok Alistair Hargreaves means that Plumtree’s lock dilemma becomes who to leave out, rather than who to pick. [...]
Sharks v Griquas: by the numbers
Let’s have a look at the statistics emerging from the Sharks disappointing 43-22 loss in Kimberley on Friday night. The article is, as usual, based on the numbers we found at www.ruggastats.com. [...]
Some milestones – and a birthday!
With the Sharks taking on Griqaus down in Kimberley this weekend, let’s have a look at a few of the milestones coming up for the individuals involved. [...]
Odwa, Skeate definite non-starters
Sharks coach John Plumtree has confirmed that he will look to use a number of his returning Springboks off the bench as the Sharks take on Griquas in Kimberley on Friday night, with others sitting out entirely as he maintains continuity in the team that has gone unbeaten through three rounds of Currie Cup action. [...]
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