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. [...]
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Final thoughts on the Trial match
Deysel, Alberts in doubt after surgery
The Sharks’ pair of wrecking-ball loose forwards, Jean Deysel and Willem Alberts, are both still doing rehabilitation work after off-season surgery to correct knee and shoulder injuries respectively. [...]
Big things to come: Sharksworld chats to Johan Meyer
It’s that time of year when a hand-picked group of talented schoolboys up and down the country prepare to make their way down to Durban to start their new lives as Sharks Academy students. For big Queens College number 8, Johan Meyer, this is a journey that’s been almost two years in the making and one that he simply can’t wait to get started with. Sharksworld caught up with him for a quick chat. [...]
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. [...]
Sharks player ratings v Lions
The Sharks were, quite literally, on fire against the Lions this weekend, doing all that was needed and more to secure a crucial home semi-final. Let’s rare the individuals involved. [...]
Happy birthday, Pat and Fred!
Sharksworld would like to wish an incredibly happy 21st birthday to young sensation Patrick Lambie, who finally reaches his maturity today. Flyhalf Fred Michalak, who along with last Friday’s birthday boy Ryan Kankowski added a touch of the ole Libra magic for the Sharks this weekend, also celebrated a birthday yesterday, turning 29. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
One more week for Hoff
Sharks loose forward Ryan Kankowski is close to making a return to the squad after 4 weeks on the sidelines, courtesy of a broken thumb. [...]
Skeate confirmed out
Those who saw Ross Skeate leave the field just 11 minutes into the Sharks’ game against the Pumas last week – and have been following the saga of his broken nose on Twitter – will be unsurprised to learn that the big lock has been ruled out of action for two weeks or so, while the damage heals. [...]
Sharks bulk up for Bulls
The Sharks team to face the Bulls at Loftus this weekend has been announced, and sees a few changes to the forward pack, as our psychic Rob Otto predicted. [...]
Marais in line for start?
It’s always somewhat dodgy to draw conclusions from a photograph, but if one or two of the snaps I’ve seen of the Sharks training session yesterday have any relevance, then John Plumtree might be looking to freshen up his second row ahead of Saturday’s must-win clash against the Blue Bulls. [...]
Watch the Boks thump Wales in style
The mighty Springboks take on Wales on Sunday 11 September at 10h30 SA Time and a few lucky Bok supporters living in Durban could enjoy a big-screen game experience, at a magnificent VIP champagne breakfast in Umhlanga. [...]
Kankowski out for a month
Ryan Kankowski has been ruled out of any Sharks action for at least four weeks as he has broken his thumb. The eighthman will not be available to the Sharks during a very tough couple of weeks as they face the Bulls and the Cheetahs away, and have two tricky fixtures at home. [...]
Sharks player ratings vs Lions
The Sharks succumbed to their second Currie Cup loss of the season, going down to the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday evening. It was a disappointing performance from our team as a whole, but let’s take a look at the individual performances. [...]
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