The recall of Franco van der Merwe to the Bok camp yesterday, coupled with quotes from coach Heyneke Meyer, seem to suggest that Sharks lock Pieter-Steph du Toit won’t be risked for Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against the All Black at Ellis Park. [...]
Posts tagged with: John McFarland
No debut for Pieter-Steph?
1 Oct 13 09:51 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 22 Comments
Another specialist hanging around Kings Park
29 Jan 13 11:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 7 Comments
Sharks management must have been reading Sharksworld over the last few months, as news has filtered through about a specialist defence coach spending some time at the Shark Tank. [...]
Nienaber gives Bulls bat
20 Aug 12 18:08 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 2 Comments
Western Province and the Stormers received a much-needed boost earlier today with the news that defence guru Jacques Nienaber has signed on for a further three years. [...]
Boks to back Wynand
19 Jun 12 09:44 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 27 Comments
In a move sure to ruffle a feather or two, the noises coming out of the Bok camp this week suggest that Bulls man Wynand Olivier will start at inside centre against England this weekend. [...]
Heyneke’s men confirmed
3 May 12 17:23 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 24 Comments
With the conclusion of the three planning camps held by Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer, it was also announced that his assistants were confirmed. [...]
New (blue) Bok era dawns
16 Apr 12 08:00 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 27 Comments
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. [...]
Grudging respect is due
2 Apr 12 13:48 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 45 Comments
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. [...]
Meyer looking for assistants
6 Feb 12 07:54 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 10 Comments
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. [...]
Brumbies’ evolution concerns Bulls
14 Apr 09 07:55 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | Comment?
The Brumbies may not be in the top half of the Super 14 table, but their game has undergone an “evolution” that makes them a very dangerous outfit. [...]
Powder-puff Bullies told to toughen up
8 Apr 09 08:03 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 40 Comments
Bulls assistant coach Johan van Graan has admitted that his team’s forwards have been found wanting over the last week or so. [...]
Pre-Season news roundup
9 Jan 09 10:40 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 94 Comments
Just a quick round-up on some news affecting the five SA franchises in the build-up to the Super 14. [...]
McFarland bly ‘n Bul?
5 Jan 09 17:52 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 5 Comments
The Blue Bulls Company Pty (Ltd) and John McFarland are in the process of negotiating his probable return to the Company subject to a few outstanding issues. [...]
McFarland follows Heineke Meyer
17 Nov 08 12:07 by Andre Bosch (KSA Shark ©) | 8 Comments
The Blue Bulls are ready to “negotiate” the release of their defence guru John McFarland to the Leicester Tigers, following reports that he had resigned from the Bulls. [...]