Wiehahn Herbst has been named to start at tight head prop for the Sharks against the Stormers on Saturday in a rotational change that rewards his good pre-season form – and a superb cameo against the Bulls. [...]
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Herbst rewarded with first Sharks start
But Changes, there must be!
I would replace Keegan with just about anyone else. His last good game for the Sharks was of the bench against the Bulls at Kings Park 2 years ago when he snatched victory from the Bulls with a great chip and chase try. Then again, that’s [...]
Ndungane in doubt for Loftus
It looks like dear old Odwa is very much “in the news” this morning, with an article on the Sharks website indicating that he may be celebrating his birthday in the worst possible fashion… according to coach John Plumtree, he’s looking doubtful for this weekend’s trip to Loftus, having picked up an injury against the Kings. [...]
Sharks show commitment in beating Boland
The Sharks took on the First Division Champs in Boland on Friday night, in what was the only home friendly for the Sharks. The Sharks managed to run in ten tries and keep Boland scoreless in a good run out for the squad of 28, with the final score line reading 62 – 0. [...]
Somebody is going to be disappointed
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. [...]
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. [...]
Strong probables side reveals Sharks thinking
While a number of definite starters have been left out of the pack for tonight’s Sharks trial match, the composition of the “probables” backline should be pretty close to the same unit that will line up against the Bulls in three weeks time – unless, that is, a stand out performance or two from within the “possibles” forces the coach’s hand. [...]
No new deal for Jacobs?
Talk coming out of Durban suggests that veteran centre Adrian Jacobs has not been contracted by the Sharks for the 2012 season. [...]
Sharks change one on the bench
The Sharks team for the Currie Cup Final contains only one change on the bench, with Alistair Hargreaves replacing Jacques Botes. [...]
Fred declared fit
The Sharks received a boost ahead of Saturday’s Currie Cup Final as French flyhalf Frederic Michalak was cleared to play, after being forced off the field half an hour into last week’s semi-final against the Cheetahs. [...]
Sharks holding most of the trump cards
The situation heading into Saturday’s first Currie Cup semi-final, between the Sharks and the Cheetahs, seems quite similar to the second one, where one of the teams has all the big-name players, but the other, arguably, the better overall form and cohesion. [...]
Confidence… Justified
Could we move on from the – where who should play and where who will “maybe” play and look at what we have and will be up against in Saturday’s semi-final. It seems after the inhalation of the log topping Lions in the final pool game, [...]
Big day for the Hoff
Ryan “the Hoff” Kankowski, if you can believe it, turns only 26 today and will look to turn his birthday weekend into a memorable one by putting in a storming performance on his return to the Sharks side. Kanky has been out for 6 games now, having broken his thumb against the Lions in Johannesburg and the big number 8 will want to exact the perfect revenge against the same opponents in Durban. [...]
Three more Sharks ruled out
The injection of some “Bok beef” couldn’t come at a better time for the Sharks and while coach John Plumtree is making all the right noises about leaving it up to each individual as to whether he wants to play or not, the reality is, the team would be in dire straits without them. Two new players have been confirmed out after last weekend’s game against the Leopards, with a third also finally confirmed as being on the injured list. [...]
Stating the obvious
A lot has been said about Western Province and the blooding of their juniors, with coach Allister Coetzee quoted as saying that at least fifteen U21 players getting game time in the senior team this season so far. Although most of those players only got their opportunity due to crippling injuries, it can still be seen as a succesful exercise. [...]
