The Mercury’s Mike Greenaway has revealed that Sharks centre JP Pietersen will require surgery after sustaining a groin injury against the Western Force. [...]
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Curse of jersey 13 strikes again
Sharks bolstered for Bulls clash
The good news from a Sharks point of view is that neither hooker Bismarck du Plessis, nor flyhalf butch James, appear to have suffered any further setbacks during their rehabilitation from respective knee injuries and are on track to make a comeback to competitive rugby this weekend, as we reported earlier. [...]
Plenty of forwards, but backs in short supply
While it’s obviously great news for the Sharks that Willem Alberts has been deemed fit enough to join the tour group, one has to ponder the wisdom of sending over yet another loose forward (they now have six on tour) to take the place of the injured Frans Steyn. [...]
50 up for Fransie
Frans Steyn will earn his 50th Super Rugby cap when he runs out against the Highlanders tomorrow. [...]
Daniel set for Dunedin start
According to an article in the [...]
JP misses out on Bok contract
JP Pietersen is the big-name omission from a list of 15 contracted Bok players announced by SARU today, with the player’s decision to play in Japan, rather than the Rugby Championship, appearing to put a spanner in the works when it comes to being considered a key member of the national side going forward. [...]
Sharks hold thumbs for Mvovo
In confirming the horror injury sustained by Paul Jordaan, which will see him miss pretty much the rest of the season, Sharks coach John Plumtree has revealed that the team are hoping for a quick-than-expected return to fitness for one of their missing Springboks. [...]
Pietersen granted Japanese sabbatical
The Sharks have confirmed, via their website, that JP Pietersen will be excused from Currie Cup duties in order to take up a playing contract in Japan after the Super Rugby season. [...]
Injuries – a visual update
A picture says a thousand words, so here is 2000+ for you. [...]
Pietersen eyes Japanese move
22 Apr 13 09:04 by robdylan | Original Content, Sharks, Springboks, Super Rugby, The Rugby Championship | 15 Comments
As more and more South African players look for a softer, yet far better-paid, option as a counter to Super Rugby, it appears that Sharks winger JP Pietersen will be the next to negotiate a split deal, involving both the Sharks and an as-yet-unnamed Japanese club. [...]
JPP and Kanko out of tour
Sharks coach John Plumtree has been quoted as saying that certain key members of the Sharks team will not get on the plane to tour. [...]
Concern for Pietersen as Sharks regroup
The last thing the Sharks needed ahead of this weekend’s match against the Cheetahs – and the upcoming tour of the Antipodes – was any more injuries to key personnel; but it looks like that’s exactly what they’ve got. [...]
A change is gonna come
In the modern world dominated by businessmen and a focus on the bottom-line, the distinction between success (the accomplishment of an aim or purpose)and progress (forward or onward movement toward a destination) has largely been forgotten.
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Sharks player ratings v Crusaders
The problem, of course, with hugely emotional victories over hugely-fancied opposition is that the result itself often tends to overshadow the performance. Giving accurate ratings is tricky at the best of times, because there are so many subjective factors to take into account. Can we really look at the Sharks against the Crusaders and expect the same level of ostentatious brilliance as we saw against the Rebels two weeks before, who frankly forgot to tackle? [...]
Meyer joins the 100 club
Sharks centre Meyer Bosman will play his 100th Super Rugby game against the Crusaders on Friday night. [...]
