So, was it a bad Sharks performance of something ominous from the British and Irish Lions. Or perhaps a combination of both?
JJ Harmse reports for sport24.co.za:
Watching the game last night I could not believe how one-sided it was and the score in the end certainly flattered the hosts I thought.
I remember some of the remarks made in response to my suggestion last week that the Sharks are on a downward spiral, and after this showing, I’m even more convinced.
Yes, they do have world class players out due to their Bok commitments, but if this is the next level of player, they are in trouble, sorry to say.
Coach John Plumtree said afterwards that he knew they would be competitive for a while, but still felt that the score did not reflect the true story.
Plumtree felt that a full strength Sharks team would have beaten the Lions, hypothetically speaking of course.
Johann Muller gave the Lions credit for their good basics, but did feel that the Boks would have their number.
The tour is certainly gaining momentum and I can’t wait for next week’s first Test. Let’s hope Western Province can give the Lions a decent go.
The WP match represents the ideal opportunity for Ian McGeechan to test his Test combinations, although that would mean two games in four days for the likes of Jamie Roberts and Brian O’Driscoll.
I watched the Emerging Boks training this morning and could not believe my eyes seeing Willem de Waal running among the backs.
I have nothing but admiration for the flyhalf’s contribution to South African rugby, but how on earth did he made this team? He is too old and playing him prevents another youngster from having a crack at the Lions. De Waal is playing against the Lions this weekend anyway and some other youngsters would have benefitted more with their inclusion in the Emerging Boks squad.
The fact that Derick Kuün is not involved either, makes me unhappy.
There is some real talent in that team though and they will certainly give the Lions a decent run. The Emerging pack scrummed against the Boks in Durban in a practice session and held their own against the country’s first-choice selection.
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“…how on earth did he made this team?” 🙄
how on earth did JJ came to this conclusion… was hoping he’d delve a little deeper into what the Sharks’ problems are.
He is right, though. Sadly
@robdylan (Comment 2) : Jeezaz Rob,looks like i have more faith in WP than you have in the tjarks.Sad.
@Claytie (Comment 3) : i wouldn’t say that!
U guys watching the cricket??
These Poms are useless!!
i actually am watching!
@robdylan (Comment 6) : That’s only cos it’s not ACTUALLY cricket… 🙄
@klempie (Comment 7) : the South Africans managed to make even 20/20 boring the other night.
@robdylan (Comment 8) : Thankfully I don’t watch that shit so I didn’t have to endure it…
@klempie (Comment 9) : you’re a strange little guy… you’re in your mid 20s, but you act like you’re 60!
@robdylan (Comment 10) : Some people would say I am wise beyond my years…
@klempie (Comment 11) : i would say you’re old beyond your years 🙂
@robdylan (Comment 12) : Who cares what you say…
@klempie (Comment 13) : at least 300 readers every day 🙂
@robdylan (Comment 14) : Blah, blah, blah… 😛
hi klempsie
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 16) : This is an odd hour for you to turn up.
@klempie (Comment 17) : It’s like three in the afternoon here. Not so odd. I had a nap because I watched the All Blacks this morning at 3am. I was tired.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 18) : Yeh I know. It’s just normally you’re on here at 3 in the morning your time. 😛
Argentina giving the Poms a hard time…
11-3
@klempie (Comment 19) : I checked in this morning but it’s the ABs and you guys don’t care so no one was on. 😮
It was just me by my lonesome and no one cared that the ABs were losing… Except for me and my cat. 😯
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 21) : I turned on right at the end to see the Frogs win. We’d care more if it was say Aus v ABs in the Trinations.
14-3 Arg.
@klempie (Comment 23) : That is what I guessed.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 22) :
Cats don’t care about anything but themselves. 🙂
It’s a scorching 8C tonight (well, by Canuck standards anyway) 😛
@klempie (Comment 26) : LIES! Kiwi cares about rugby, she really does
It’s a lovely 23C here. FINALLY, SUMMER!
8C? Really? That’s chilly. Sometimes I forget you guys get cool weather, I am brainwashed into thinking it’s always sunny ’cause it’s SA.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 27) : I’m on the highveld at altitude so that’s why. The eastern coastline is pretty mild. I was in Durbs this week for the Sharks v B&I Lions and it was mid to high 20s.
@klempie (Comment 28) : Ah yes, the highveld.
Do you drive to the Durbs? Is it long?
Hey!!!! What are you two up to? 😛
HT
14-6 Arg.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 29) : 6 hours. 5 if you pick up a few tickets like me. 😉
@KSA Shark © (Comment 30) : Hey bru!
Where are the pics from the game? 👿
Actually, I’ll download mine from cam now and mail them to you. What’s the preferred resolution?
@KSA Shark © (Comment 30) : Hi KSA! I’m not up to anything, just “chillaxing”. 😎
@klempie (Comment 32) : Ah, like from MTL to NYC. Sweet.
@klempie (Comment 33) :
I can mail them to you if you want, 3,5Mb each though.
Will mail you the two best ones of the group and of you with the two FAKE Lions supporters
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 34) : He’s convinced I am “all over [you] when [you] come on the blog.” Or at least those are the words he used when speaking to Me2 at the game. 🙄 😛
Pictures of what? I feel so left out.
@KSA Shark © (Comment 36) : Thought you were putting them up… 🙁
@KSA Shark © (Comment 36) :
Okay wait.
I am sending them all but as reduced size though, tell me which ones you want as original size and i will send them through.
@klempie (Comment 37) : I see. Well, I like you because you’re the only one that writes to me and answers my questions (save for KSA, when he’s around). 🙂
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 35) : It’s probs further distance wise though…600km. We have faster speed limits than most.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 38) : Tell KSA to forward your addy on to me and I’ll mail you them.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 38) :
Will mail them to you as well.
From our trip to Watch the Sharks play the Lions.
KSA, forward my addy to klempsie please.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 41) : See KSA? Nothing “untoward”…
@KSA Shark © (Comment 44) : Um, I thought you weren’t in SA anymore? Has your blog lied to me? 😯
@klempie (Comment 37) :
Try Arg….Poms are getting a good stiff rogering.
19-3
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 47) :
Arrived back in RSA on 7 June am here until 6 July. 🙂
@klempie (Comment 49) : Converted.
21-3.
This is a pasting.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 45) :
Done.
Have sent an email to both of you.
Now he is gonna stalk you on facebook 😉
Geez.
England show the white flag by taking a penalty.
21-6
@KSA Shark © (Comment 52) : I don’t do social networking. I have a myspace page I haven’t updated in 2 years.
Thanks for the pics, what are the little houses in the parking lot?
KSA….
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Those gotta go on the site. I’m just picking some out from mine. Got some braai pics.
Is this a good year period of time for SA sport or What?
RWC is in RSA
S14 trophy is in RSA
IRB Sevens Series trophy is in RSA
Baby Boks are playing Eng in the Junior RWC Semi.
The Proteas today became the first team to win 6 consecutive T20 matches.
It’s good to be a Saffa!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 55) : That’s where the Sharks stay.
England have another 3 points though I missed how.
Oh there are another 3 from a penalty. Traditional boring Pom rugby.
21-12
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 55) :
They are little “Wendy huts” that are used as hospitality huts for matches. Each hut will have a cordoned off area in front that can be used for a braai (barbecue) and to entertain customers etc.
Wat gaan hier aan???
@klempie (Comment 58) :
@KSA Shark © (Comment 57) : All good except for the last one. That naff shade of turquoise they’re wearing doesn’t help my opinion.
Also, you conveniently left out Bafana getting their asses handed to them tomorrow by war ravaged Iraq… 😛
@wpw (Comment 61) :
Now THAT would be telling. 😉
@klempie (Comment 63) : Our golfers have all hit a slump this last year as well.
Klemps
They are playing IRAN. 😉
@klempie (Comment 63) :
Man They certainly stuffed up with the fabric they used for the Proteas’ kit. Smith Boucher and KALLIS have nowhere to hide their FAT GUTS!!!!
Even my Mother in law came into the room to comment on how FAT they are.
Is it a case of the more senior you are the more food you get at meal times?
if Kallis trimmed down a bit he wouldn’t go for 18 runs an over anymore.
Kallis is South Africa’s Inzimam Ul’Haq. He will be batting with the Stand an deliver style soon.
@wpw (Comment 66) :
No. They are playing Iraq!
@wpw (Comment 66) :
15:00 – 18:30 SS3 FIFA Confed Cup: South Africa v Iraq
@wpw (Comment 66) : I don’t get it. Am I slow?
@wpw (Comment 66) :
HEY that was your 5000th comment. 😎
@KSA Shark © (Comment 67) :
Smith Boucher and KALLIS have nowhere to hide their FAT GUTS!!!!
😆
I caught an over or two of SA fielding and Biff went running back from short third man I think it was to try take a catch. He’s got man boobs ffs! What a disgrace. He’s awesome as captain but he’s a professional sportsman for crying out loud.
Is it a sin to make a cup-a-soup in a cup you just had tea in? I’ve finished all the dishwashing and I don’t want to dirty more than I have to.
England get another penalty to get within 7 but hernandez responds with a drop.
24-15
@klempie (Comment 72) :
It was just after that that my Mother in law came into the room. 😆 😆
Those were almost her exact words. 😆 😆
If we played in Red the guys from WP would have got all sorts of flashbacks to the Baywatch TV series. 😉
Well then Supersport need to chec their presenter on Supersort Blitz. He said Iran… I thought it was weird cos Iraq are the Asian Champions and therefore eligible to play in this tourney…
@wpw (Comment 66) : @klempie (Comment 73) : I don’t think it’s a sin, per se, but you might get a tea-ish aftertaste.
@klempie (Comment 73) :
Well you are probably gonna rinse the cup before making the soup? So you might as well rinse it and then use a different cup. 😉
Smith, Kallis, Boucher and at one stage Andrew Hall resembled a bunch of rugby props… Smith has definitely packed on some extra rolls over the years.
Kallis was always built this way…
@KSA Shark © (Comment 75) :
Let me get to bed…cheers everyone.
Oh, and klemps, stop flirting!!
@wpw (Comment 76) : Keep up toppie. Maybe a 3km daily run from tomorrow to keep the mind sharp? 😉
@wpw (Comment 79) :
Kallis has always been big but he is now FAT. 🙁
@wpw (Comment 81) : Don’t hate the player…hate the game.
Poms get a late converted try.
24-22.
2 mins to go.
@Lyndy_in_Mtl (Comment 77) : @KSA Shark © (Comment 78) : A rinse doesn’t count as a wash but thanks for the tip.
trundles off to boil the kettle
@klempie (Comment 84) : So true.
@wpw (Comment 81) :
Cheers, Dude.
Brad Barritt is making his Saxons debut tomorrow night…
FT. 24-22. Close in the end.
Argies go back to 5th in the rankings. Ireland is the only team keeping it from an all SH top four.
@robdylan (Comment 89) :
I just can’t belive The Frogs beat the All Blacks. 😆
Are you going to watch your litey’s debut? 😉
@klempie (Comment 90) :
Well if the Argies are 5th then you may as well say an “all SH top FIVE” 😉
@klempie (Comment 90) : Go Ireland, land of my parents forefathers! 😛
@KSA Shark © (Comment 91) : if my wife lets me… it coincides with the kids’ bed time and I already had one freebie this week
@KSA Shark © (Comment 92) :
You need to get on the treadmill as I suggested to wpw. There are only FOUR SH teams capable of being in the top five. So if there is an ALL specifier then it has to be reduced to 4.
BTW on the topic of this article.
How can JJ harmse say the Sharks have kak coming up through the ranks if we have 5 players in the side that thumped the French today.
Seems it is some more propganda from his pro Bulls pedestal
Geez. What the hell is happening in F1?? Ferrari, McLaren, Renault…they’re NOWHERE!!
@klempie (Comment 95) :
Okay lemme rephrase,
Well if the Argies are 5th then you may as well say “keeping it from being an all SH top FIVE” 😉
@klempie (Comment 97) :
it’s all about Brawn and the others being allowed to use the diffusers that the others deemed illegal, and then when the court decided it WAS legal they were left lagging FAR behind. And with the ban on testing during the season, they cannot test any new diffuser for themselves other than at race weekends. 😥
Eish, don’t talk to me about F1, it’s a sore subject for Montrealers since we lost our place on the circuit to… Turkey. Oh well, at least we can solace in the fact that the race there was an economical flop. So there, Ecclestone. 👿
@KSA Shark © (Comment 99) : what a doff sport! Even more pointless than cricket 🙂
@robdylan (Comment 101) : I stopped watching after Montoya left. He made it fun when he didn’t put up with Schumacher’s bullshit.
The last few F1 seasons just proved that Shumacher was not as good as everyone says he was.
It is clear now that it is all about the car and how it performs.
Alonso won two consecutive titles with Renault. Where is he now in this years Championship??
For years Button has won nothing but now all of a sudden he is a world class driver?? Bollocks!!
@robdylan (Comment 89) : any news on how that one went?
@klempie (Comment 39) : yoo. we (the royal one) would like to see too 😆
@rekinek (Comment 105) : Yeh! 😀
@rekinek (Comment 104) : it hasn’t happened yet 🙂