.gif)
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. [...]
Posts tagged with: Vodacom Cup
Strong probables side reveals Sharks thinking
Namibian withdrawal leaves North with simpler Vodacom Cup draw
Oh man, you’ve got to worry about the state of the game in so-called “developing” rugby nations when a country like Namibia is forced to withdraw from a competition as prestigious as the Vodacom Cup… That’s exactly what has happened, though, with our northerly neighbours announcing that their team of Welwitschias can no longer participate due to “financial constraints”. [...]
The age-old Vodacom Cup conundrum
As is typical at this time of year, most of our thinking and our discussions seem to be focused on the Super Rugby competition and the Sharks prospects for it. As always, though, there is a little voice in the back of my head that keeps reminding me about the “other squad” that is currently undergoing their own pre-season preparations and making me wonder about how best use the Vodacom Cup to better serve the future needs of the Sharks. [...]
Newman out in the cold again?
Details are sparse at this stage, but it appears as though former WP centre Morgan Newman is still looking for a new rugby home, after a trial spell with the Sharks Vodacom Cup side appears to have come to naught. [...]
Bulls confirm Adongo coup
The Blue Bulls today announced the signing of Kenya’s finest export, Daniel Adongo, from the Sharks. [...]
Strong Rovers squad to defend title
Johnson College Rovers will be taking a strong squad down to Stellenbosch next week to attempt to defend the National Club Championship title they won in fine style last year. [...]
Bulls lose valuable asset
Derick Kuün has retired from professional rugby. The player made the announcement on Wednesday and will not play any further professional rugby, with immediate effect. [...]
Step into their shoes
24 Aug 11 08:00 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, Original Content, Sharks, Super Rugby | 92 Comments
I sat myself down on Sunday, still feeling the effects of a below par Sharks team scraping yet another win against a minnow team, and decided to voice my concern in an article highlighting the centres at the Sharks. This was met by some interesting comments, most that I did not expect, about which players should be bought, from an over the hill Doppies la Grange to a player who has not played any Vodacom Cup, Currie Cup or Super Rugby in JP du Plessis. So this got me thinking…
[...]
De Kock leaves for Italian adventure
Sharks XV fullback Kobus de Kock has signed a two-year deal with Italian club side Lazio, which will see him leave South Africa on 3 September. [...]
2012 Currie Cup changes
1 Aug 11 09:47 by Richard Ferguson | Currie Cup, Original Content, Super Rugby, Tri Nations, Vodacom Cup | 8 Comments
Despite much speculation in the media, the Currie Cup Premier Division will still be competed for between eight teams next year, even though there have been some changes to the format of the competition. [...]
Looking at the Sharks’ Currie Cup squad
The question on everybody’s lips at the moment seems to be something along the lines of “where is the Sharks Currie Cup squad”. Fact is, that we probably know what it looks like already… but let’s take a closer look. [...]
Happy birthday Dale Chadwick
Sharks prop Dale Chadwick celebrates his 22nd birthday today and we’d like to wish him all the best for the day – but also for the year ahead, in which he has a unique opportunity. [...]
Vodacom Cup Final: Pampas XV vs Blue Bulls
Tonight we might see a once in a lifetime, real life fairytale ending to a season, when the Argentinean Pampas XV take on the defending champion Blue Bulls in the final of the Vodacom Cup. [...]
Time for Coetzee to shine
The suspension of Keegan Daniel for the Sharks’ next Super Rugby encounter against the Bulls opens the door for impressive youngster Marcell Coetzee to establish himself in the Sharks team – as well as staking a claim for a regular spot in the Currie Cup 22. [...]
A new low
On Friday the rugby romantic in me was awakened after a long slumber, only to be given a strong sedative a couple of hours later. [...]
