Time for our series of weekly awards based on the statistics coming out of the Sharks impressive win against the Lions on Saturday. Thanks asn always to www.ruggastats.com for these figures. [...]
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Posts tagged with: Steven Sykes
Sharks v Lions: by the numbers
Sharks v Cheetahs: by the numbers
Let’s have a really quick look at the statistics from the Sharks’ most recent Currie Cup game against the Cheetahs and hand out some bouquets and brickbats. [...]
Sharks may have the edge up-front
I’ve allowed myself to become very negative about the Sharks’ chances against the Blue Bulls this weekend, mostly on the back of an alarmingly poor second-half showing by the Sharks forwards in Kimberley last weekend. In hindsight, I’m perhaps being a little harsh in that assessment and overlooking some pretty enterprising play by the Sharks in the first half. [...]
Skeate signing makes sense
The Sharks decision to sign an experienced campaigner like Ross Skeate, despite seeming a little strange on the surface, actually looks to be a pretty shrewd move given the lack of battle-hardened tight forwards in the current Currie Cup squad. [...]
Terblanche at centre for his centurion game
Sharks coach John Plumtree has stuck largely to the team which beat the Hurricanes. The only change to the starting lineup is a backline re-shuffle necessitated by the injury to Adi Jacobs where Stefan Terblanche moves to centre with Odwa Ndungane coming in at wing. [...]
Sharks team for Crusaders announced
The Sharks have named their team for friday’s game against the Crusaders. There are a few changes to the forward pack while the backline remains unchanged. [...]
Alberts looking to turn it around
If the Sharks are able to feed off the energy and enthusiasm radiating from utility forward Willem Alberts they are sure to turn their season around in no time at all. [...]
Sharks team for Cheetahs clash
The Sharks team for this Friday’s match against the Cheetahs has been announced with a few changes in both the backline and forward pack. [...]
Sykesie is amped for Super 14
For Sharks lock Steven Sykes, the Vodacom Super 14 couldn’t come quick enough as he itches to get stuck in and start the tournament which gets under way next Saturday when The Sharks host the Chiefs at The Absa Stadium Durban. [...]
What lock crisis?
I note with some amusement that the Sharks are now facing a “second row crisis”, according to some reports. This, of course, in the wake of Johann Muller’s anticipated departure to Ulster after the Super 14. [...]
Not time to hit the panic stations
The recent warm-up game against the Western Force was a disappointing result, although it does need to be seen in the right context as well. While some reports and comments (not on this site) have suggested that the Sharks do not have a strong enough squad to compete in the Super 14 this year and that they are undergoing a “transitional phase”, I believe that there is more than enough potential for this squad to be competitive. [...]
Muller citing a blessing in disguise?
Johann Muller has apparently been cited for a high-tackle on Cheetahs hooker Richardt Strauss. If found guilty, he looks set to be banned for at least part of the end-of-year tour. [...]
Sykes has his eye on the Currie Cup
Already having had a fantastic 2009, lock Steven Sykes is looking to end the year by helping the Sharks to back-to-back Currie Cup titles and being a part of the Springbok tour squad.. He chats to Peter Murison of www.rugby365.com. [...]
Sharks need to sort their pack – and fast!
Am I the only one who went, quite quickly, from being simply disappointed to rather alarmed on Friday night? The Sharks pack, admittedly not a full-strength one, should nevertheless have done a far better job of containing – nay, dominating – their Leopards counterparts. Far too often, though, it was the visitors who enjoyed the up-front supremacy. [...]
Gritty Sharks overcome carding shambles
Although Friday night’s card-fest between the Sharks and the Bulls was hardly one of those classic encounters you’ll tell your kids about one day, I like to believe it may just turn out to be the moment where just a little momentum started to go the Sharks way in this year’s Currie Cup. [...]
