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The Sharks brainstrust, it would seem, are perhaps starting to question the wisdom of letting so many established stars leave while in their prime and if whispers are to be believed, seem intent on luring at least some of them back. Scrumhalf Rory Kockott has hinted on Twitter that he might consider a return to Durban, in the latest twist. [...]
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Kockott hints at Sharks return
Rocket does it again!
In what is becoming something of a weekly feature, I’d like to quickly draw attention (once again) to former Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott’s most recent exploits in France. [...]
Rocket impresses in France
Former Sharks scrumhalf, Rory “Rocket” Kockott, has seen his contract with French club side Castres extended, after some impressive play in recent weeks. [...]
No Olivier for Blue Bulls
Springbok centre Wynand Olivier, released to the Blue Bulls for Currie Cup duty along with a host of other returning Springboks, will see no action this weekend, as he’s been ruled out with a shoulder injury. Bulls coach Pine Pienaar will, however, have a number of other options to strengthen his struggling side. [...]
The Caveman revealed and leading the Lion Cubs
I always wonder when it comes to players who look like they just stepped out of a Braveheart movie. Sebastian Chabal, being the first to catch my attention… [...]
Murray likely to miss Lions tour
Former Sharks outside centre Waylon Murray has been dealt a cruel blow, with an ankle injury sustained against the Chiefs set to rule him out of the Lions’ upcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand. [...]
Mitchell wields the Axe
Lions coach John Mitchell has lost patience with his under-performing team and wielded a heavy axe ahead of their encounter with the Stormers on Saturday. [...]
Lions team for Bulls clash
Coach John Mitchell has announced his team to face the Bulls at Coca Cola Park on Saturday night in the opening round of the 2011 Super Rugby season. [...]
New look Lions
The Lions team that faces the Stormers tonight at Newlands is a very different to team to what we saw last time the Lions ran out. All the new signings as well as the returning Lions players will be getting some game time tonight. [...]
Lions feast on Sharks leftovers
The list of players deemed “not quite good enough” to play in Durban, but just fine to run out in Lions colours, has grown a bit longer. Various sources report today that Andre Pretorius will again play for the Lions in 2011. [...]
Coaching Conundrums
20 Dec 10 23:26 by Big Fish | Currie Cup, Lions, Original Content, Sharks, Super 14, Super Rugby | 104 Comments
The departure of Rory Kockott, and the apparently soon to be confirmed departure of Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira highlights an interesting question around the effectiveness of coaching on certain players.
Kockott’s future confirmed
News24 let the cat out of the bag this morning, by confirming that Rory Kockott will return to the Lions. Sharksworld was told about this move a few weeks ago and finally had confirmation from within the squad on Tuesday evening. [...]
Kockott – clarity expected soon
According to information we’ve received, Rory Kockott should be sitting down with the Sharks in the next few days to decide on his future. [...]
Back to the grindstone
The Sharks Super 15 and Vodacom Cup squads reported for duty yesterday to get their pre-season training under way. Some holiday, huh? [...]
Sharks v WP – by the numbers
Brace yourselves, Sharks fans, because it’s time to have a look at some of the statistics to come out of the Sharks’ disappointing loss to Western Province on Saturday. The figures, as always, are brought to you by www.ruggastats.com. [...]
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