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Sharks coach John Plumtree has indicated that he will select a squad of 28 for Friday night’s warm-up match against Boland at Kings Park; it’s not currently clear whether he’s intending on picking what he considers to be the best 28, though, or if he’ll leave some stalwarts out in order to further evaluate his fringe players. [...]
Posts tagged with: John Plumtree
Somebody is going to be disappointed
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. [...]
Just in case you were wondering…
A fair few comments have been made since David Campese and Dick Muir were spotted at the Sharks trial match last night. [...]
Pietersen set for centre switch
Just occasionally, and I stress that this doesn’t happen often, I have a rare moment of lucidity. Now, whether this is a case of me just being a step ahead in terms of the way I think about things, or whether it’s all based on inside info that I’m not quite ready to share, is for me to know and you to find out. When I suggested a while ago, though, that JP Pietersen might have a future at centre, it seems I may have been on the money. [...]
Sharks weighing up their (pr)options
So, let’s start off by awarding to “tonsil of the week” prize to Captain Keegan… it seems that he was the one responsible for the tackle that led to Beast Mtawarira’s broken ankle. Keep up the good work, Skipper! (Only kidding Keegs, we’re sure it was an accident) [...]
John and John making big calls
Sharks coach John Plumtree might want to listen to his fellow countryman coaching the Lions, John Mitchell, as Mitchell has come out saying that he wants to build his Lions team by giving the youngsters a chance, instead of buying players. [...]
Sharks gearing up for action
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. [...]
Time to walk the walk
I find myself very encouraged to read the quotes coming out of Durban as the Sharks sweat it out during pre-season this year. Let’s just hope that when the chips are down, the Sharks brains trust have the courage of their convictions and are prepared to back up the talk with action. [...]
Leaders in the pack (but what about the backs?)
John Plumtree yesterday ended much of the speculation that has been doing the rounds when he confirmed Keegan Daniel and Bismarck du Plessis as captain and vice captain respectively for the Sharks Super Rugby campaign. While I feel the Sharks have made the right choices – in fact, the obvious choices – from a squad perspective, I’m a little worried about how this might translate into on-field leadership. [...]
Leading from the front
Sharks coach John Plumtree has made it public knowledge that he will select his captain for the season next week sometime, and this got me thinking as to who the candidates could be. My 2 minute self debate ended quite simply with another year under Keegan Daniel. But then I had a few beers with a good mate of mine, and this is what we decided would be best for the Black and White. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
Update: van Staden WILL return to Sharks
In a morning dedicated to news about Sharks prop Eugene van Staden, we can reveal that contrary to earlier reports, he has not been released from his Sharks contract and will return to Durban in time for the new season. [...]
