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This week we have seen team announcements and friendlies being discussed, but there has been the distinct lack of anything from the Sharks squad, who will only play two official warm up matches, and an internal trial match. [...]
Posts tagged with: Jean Deysel
Sharks gearing up for action
Sharks looking good
The first pictures of the Sharks back in training for the year have cropped up and one or two interesting things can be gleaned from them. [...]
Deysel, Alberts in doubt after surgery
The Sharks’ pair of wrecking-ball loose forwards, Jean Deysel and Willem Alberts, are both still doing rehabilitation work after off-season surgery to correct knee and shoulder injuries respectively. [...]
Speaking of captaincy…
While we’re pretty quick to point fingers at the Bulls for appointing what many consider to be the wrong captain for their upcoming Super Rugby campaign, it occurs to me that our own beloved Sharks are also in something of an unclear position when it comes to leadership in 2012. [...]
Botes to miss the final cut?
He came onto the field in the 77th minute of last week’s semi-final, earning his 100th Currie Cup cap in the process, but for all his stalwart service over the last 5 years, don’t be too surprised to see Jacques Botes ommitted from the match 22 when coach John Plumtree names his Sharks side for the Currie Cup Final. [...]
Sharks named for semi
Sharks coach John Plumtree has included all of his available Springboks for this weekend’s semi-final clash against the Cheetahs. [...]
Three more years of Deysel magic
Sharksworld has reliably learned that rock-solid flanker Jean Deysel has recently put his name to a new deal, which will see him play for the Sharks for another three years. [...]
Sharks spoiled for choice as injury cloud lifts
Sharks coach John Plumtree looks set to have close to a full strength squad to select from when he names his side to face the Cheetahs in Saturday’s Currie Cup semi-final. [...]
Big win not without cost
While the Sharks will feel that they accomplished their primary goal of scoring a bonus-point win against the Lions – and assuring a fifth-successive Currie Cup home semi-final in the process – the secondary goal of coming through the match unscathed was not to be. [...]
Three more Sharks ruled out
The injection of some “Bok beef” couldn’t come at a better time for the Sharks and while coach John Plumtree is making all the right noises about leaving it up to each individual as to whether he wants to play or not, the reality is, the team would be in dire straits without them. Two new players have been confirmed out after last weekend’s game against the Leopards, with a third also finally confirmed as being on the injured list. [...]
Sharks vs Leopards: Player ratings
The bonus point win for the Sharks on Saturday evening was enough to keep the Sharks in second spot for the time being while it also secured a semi final berth for the Sharks. Six tries were scored and the Sharks looked good on attack but were on the back foot for much of the second half. How did the players do on a warm Saturday evening in Phokeng? Read my ratings below. [...]
Sharks out-muscle Leopards
The Sharks kept their quest for a home semi final alive with a six try to two 41-14 win against the Leopards at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium. [...]
Plumtree sees positives
Coach John Plumtree was as reserved in his post match comments as always, and after another poor performance at the Sharks Tank, this time resulting in a loss instead of a narrow victory, the coach was a bit short and not so sweet. [...]
Sharks player ratings v Province
The Sharks suffered an embarrassing reversal against Western Province at the weekend, bumbling and fumbling their way to a 10-15 loss against a patchwork team missing umpteen regulars. Let’s rate the players involved. [...]
Sharks succumb to Province
The Sharks succumbed to a 10 – 15 loss to Western Province at Mr Price Kings Park on Saturday night, giving the Cape Town team hope of reaching the play-offs and making life very difficult for themselves to get that all important home semi final. [...]
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