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. [...]
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Could this be it?
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. [...]
Final thoughts on the Trial match
The Sharks’ internal trials took place on Friday night, and while there have been a few reports coming from various spectators on the night, I thought I would weigh in with a few views of my own. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
The magic 8-ball says…
3 Jan 12 10:58 by Richard Ferguson | Bulls, Cheetahs, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, Stormers, Super Rugby | 37 Comments
With a brand spanking new year lying in front of us, and the amount of rugby matches that lie ahead enough to make some of us salivate, we have a chance of looking into the future and trying to spot who and what will happen over the next 12 months. Here are a few of my predictions (some may be somewhat tongue-in-cheek, so for any new reader, please do not take offence): [...]
Finding a solution close to home
With the off-season presenting very little in the way of news – and even less to really talk about – let’s turn our minds back to that thorniest of issues: who will wear 13 for the Sharks in Super Rugby next year. [...]
Sharks confirm Jacobs departure
In a statement on their official website yesterday, the Sharks confirmed the departure of centre Adi Jacobs after 8 loyal years of service to the union. [...]
Sharksworld Awards 2011: The Winners
The process of voting on the Sharksworld 2011 awards has been changed slightly from the original plan as a result of how the nominations went. After counting the nominations, we realised that there were clear winners in six of the seven categories and as such it was decided that the players with the most nominations in each category would be announced as the winners of that award. [...]
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. [...]
Sharks make Lions weep
The Sharks dominated the table topping Lions in Durban on Saturday night, coming away 53 – 9 victors and in the process securing that all important home semi final against the Cheetahs. Man of the Match Freddie Michalak scored 23 points on the night and it is now clear that if this man is in form, the Sharks can achieve anything! [...]
Sharks pack the bench with Boks
The Sharks have opted to use all of their returning Springboks – with the exception of John Smit and Beast Mtawarira – for this weekend’s game against the Lions, with the bulk of those playing off the bench. The return from injury of Craig Burden and Ryan Kankowski further strengthens the match 22. [...]
A message to our brave young Sharks
This one goes out to all the young players who have represented the Sharks with such bravery, commitment and enthusiasm so far this Currie Cup season. [...]
Sharks set for Bok injection
With the Sharks needing to record a convincing win against the Lions this weekend in order to ensure a second-place finish in the Currie Cup (along with the associated revenue from a home semi-final), John Plumtree looks set to use all the resources at his disposal to ensure a favourable result. [...]
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