This article is two things in one – it’s a post of congratulations, but also a desperate plea. Starting with the former, a big well done to the incredible Stephan Lewies on the upcoming milestone of 50 Super Rugby caps for the Sharks. [...]
Posts tagged with: Lourens Adriaanse
50 and out?
14 Jul 17 09:30 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
Sharks bid 3 farewell
10 Jul 17 09:54 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
Saturday’s home fixture against the Lions will mark a Sharks Super Rugby swansong for three players, all of whose contributions will be marked on the day. [...]
Sharks XV to take no chances
22 Jun 17 10:25 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 37 Comments
It seems the Sharks are bored of the international break already and will take advantage of any opportunity to get onto the pitch. Friday afternoon’s must-win Supersport Challenge match against at Free State thus could not come at a better time. [...]
Sharks keep it steady
25 May 17 12:22 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 27 Comments
Rob du Preez has made just one change to his starting line-up for Saturday’s clash against the Stormers, with Pat Lambie, perhaps expectedly, not returning to action this week after all. [...]
Touring squad announced
24 Apr 17 16:05 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 63 Comments
The Sharks touring squad to Argentina has been announced with 25 players departing tomorrow to face the Jaguares in Buenos Aires. [...]
Bosch back to pivot
20 Apr 17 12:52 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 44 Comments
Curwin Bosch has been selected at flyhalf for this weekend’s Super Rugby clash against the Rebels. [...]
Adriaanse on the move
19 Apr 17 10:34 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 14 Comments
It was hinted at by boss man Rob, and officially announced late last night: Lourens Adriaanse is to join Pau after completion of the current Super Rugby season. [...]
Kings run Sharks close as wheels come off
20 Mar 17 10:28 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 99 Comments
Some days you’re the pigeon and other days you’re the statue, as the old saying goes and Rob du Preez will have felt very much like the latter on Saturday night as his highly- fancied Sharks outfit produced enough guano to cover even the ancient Colossus of Rhodes. [...]
Odwa goes second, Lourens reaches 50
17 Mar 17 12:43 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 20 Comments
Sharks winger Odwa Ndungane will achieve an impressive feat when he takes the field against the Kings; currently tied on 131 Super Rugby caps with Bismarck du Plessis, the dread-locked warrior will become the second most-capped Sharks Super Rugby player of all time. [...]
Benhard Janse van Rensburg to start for Sharks
16 Mar 17 10:23 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 34 Comments
Rob du Preez has named a team to face the Kings this weekend that features seven changes in the starting line up, driven by a combination of injury and the need to rest players after Saturday’s bruising win over the Waratahs. 20-year-old flyhalf Benhard Janse van Rensburg will become the 239th Sharks Super Rugby player when he takes the field in the number 10 jersey and he’ll have a big task ahead of him if he hopes to replicate the feats of Curwin Bosch in that channel just a week ago. [...]
Bosch to wear 15 against Kings?
14 Mar 17 11:54 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 19 Comments
The signs are well and truly out there that the Sharks will field a significantly changed (and much younger) outfit against the Kings this weekend. Rob du Preez’s hand will be forced to an extent by injuries, but he’ll also take the opportunity to rest some of his Springboks and other senior players, a plan that would have been put into place even had Pat Lambie and the others not cried off. [...]
SA Rugby acts to stem the tide
6 Mar 17 11:21 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 39 Comments
It feels a little like we’ve taken a small step, when what’s really required is a giant leap, but SA Rugby has announced a change to Springbok eligibility that is, at least, a move in the right direction. [...]
Northampton confirm Reinach signing
28 Feb 17 09:45 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 38 Comments
English Premiership side Northampton Saints yesterday confirmed the signing of Sharks and Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach. [...]
Some easy choices, some tougher ones
14 Feb 17 15:09 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 81 Comments
Rob du Preez will confirm his 28-man tour squad on Thursday; this first selection of players will have the responsibility of guiding the Sharks through their opening pair of Super Rugby fixtures, against the Reds in Brisbane on 25 February and then the Brumbies in Canberra a week later. [...]
Rob shows his hand
9 Feb 17 15:27 by Rob Otto (robdylan) | 108 Comments
By naming a strong starting line up for tomorrow’s warm-up game against a Bulls XV, Sharks coach Rob du Preez has left little doubt as to what he’s thinking in terms of selection for the Super Rugby season opener. [...]