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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. [...]
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Strong probables side reveals Sharks thinking
SA vs Sharks
A phrase that we seem to be hearing a lot these past few days is: “They deserve it”. Blah…blah…blah…
The heat is on, and it’s cooking time. Time for the Currie Cup Final! [...]
KZN U18 Craven Week and Academy teams announced
The KZN U18 Craven Week, Academy A and Academy B teams have been announced. We would like to congratulate every single player that made the teams and wish them the best of luck for the competition ahead.
Go out there and make your province proud and may we see you in the Black and White soon. [...]
Playing bye week politics
It’s a good week to be on holiday, I reckon, with the Sharks not gracing our screens with their particular blend of power and panache this weekend. The good news is that we’ll be getting four points completely mahala this weekend, but it’s nevertheless important to find something to keep us occupied in the interim. [...]
As a wise man once said
In an earlier article, one of our more esteemed and established authors, Morne Nortier made a very interesting point regarding the debate around John Smit and his selection as player and captain for both the Sharks and the Boks. Why can’t we name Smit squad captain, but not necessarily team captain of the match-day 22 if he comes from the bench? [...]
CWC: Quarter 1
Today we see the first of the quarter finals as Pakistan take on the West Indies. [...]
Pick and Choose
With the Grand Slam now out of the equation (thanks to such a disappointing display), I thought it would be a good time to play coach and see what teams you all would pick for the England game. I’ve put the squad below so you can have easy access to make up your 22.
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New rugby calender
As everyone knows, there is way too much rugby being played, and I think I may have found a bit of a solution here. Firstly, the Super Competition has now got to a difficult stage. There are too many teams for all the teams to be playing each other and not enough to split it up like Champions League in soccer. [...]
The Final: Head to head
Right, now that both teams have been finalised, let’s do a comparison of the lineups and see where the advantage, if any, may lie. [...]
Four teams, one trophy… you do the sums
If there’s anything that we, as Sharks fans (well, most of us!) should be patently aware of, it’s that finishing on top of the log – and securing that all-important home semi-final – is unfortunately no guarantee of Currie Cup success. [...]
ITM Cup – Round 2 Preview
Now that the dust has settled on the first round of the ITM Cup. We can see how our predictions stacked up against the actual results. The upsets of the round came from last year’s minnows, Northland and Counties-Manukau, with both beating more fancied opposition. They along with Hawke’s Bay, Southland, Waikato, Auckland and Wellington will be happy with their opening weeks work. [...]
Australia (20) v England (21) – F/T
Second game of the weekend is the second game of the series between Australia and England. Should be an interesting game as England try level the series while Australia will be keen to make it a 2 – 0 series victory. Kick off at 12h00 S.A. time. [...]
2010 S14 – Game 78, Hurricanes (44) v Reds (21) F/T
The penultimate round of the 2010 Super 14 begins with a match between two teams in the semi final race and pushing hard to make the cut. [...]
A BIG Saturday in Durban
ABSA Stadium in Durban will play host to two crucially important games of rugby on Saturday afternoon, with victory absolutely non-negotiable for the Sharks teams in both the Super 14 and Vodacom Cup . [...]
Did Plum “overcorrect” 2009 mistakes?
I think it’s pretty safe to say that all Sharks fans are happy with the team’s turnaround. A five match losing streak turning into a three match winning streak has brought relief, the latest victory being a come from behind win against the dangerous Reds. [...]
