Now that we know who the 22 players are that will represent the Sharks in the final, let’s take a few minutes to also remember those players who won’t be pulling on the jersey in the final, but have nevertheless been a BIG part of the Sharks’ success this season. […]
Posts tagged with: Steve Meyer
Remembering the OTHER Sharks
What to do, what to do?
When John Plumtree was forced to send Pat Lambie in at flyhalf against the Lions, you got the feeling that it was pretty much a gamble that the coach was forced to make, after Steve Meyer ruled himself out for the season. A short-term fix, but not to worry, because replacements were on their way… […]
Get well soon Jean and Steve
So here is the plan people. […]
Meyer’s season may be over
A report on a popular website seems to suggest that Sharks flyhalf Steve Meyer will require surgery to repair the knee ligament injury he sustained against the Cheetahs this weekend. […]
Lambie set for flyhalf shift
Pat Lambie, the 19 year old prodigy, might make his shift to the all important flyhalf position much quicker than he originally thought. […]
Not another flyhalf crisis?
John Plumtree looks like he may have to choose between starting Monty Dumond at flyhalf against the Lions this weekend, or risk moving Pat Lambie to his third position in five games. […]
Plumtree picks unusual combination for Cheetahs game
The Sharks side named to face the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend contains some strange selections to say the least. With both Willem Alberts and Jean Deysel named on the bench, the stating loose forward combination has an incredibly lightweight look to it and it’s an area the Cheetahs pack will look to exploit in the first half. […]
Monty to start, Meyer benched
If rumours are to be believed, Steve Meyer has rolled his ankle in training and will be relegated to the bench for tonight’s game against the Pumas. It is probable that Monty Dumond will get the opportunity to show his worth by getting his first start of the Currie Cup season. […]
Bulls to pose a tough test
All three Sharks teams will be up against the Blue Bulls in Durban on Saturday, in what promises to be a great day of rugby. […]
Sharks player ratings
Let’s have a look at how each of the guys in the Sharks 22 did against Griquas on Saturday. Let me know the extent to which you agree with these ratings. […]
Sharks come unstuck in Kimberley
The Sharks lost their opening Currie Cup game to Griquas this afternoon, by 40 points to 34. Despite running up a handy 22-8 halftime lead, the visitors went to sleep alarmingly and their hosts out-muscled them at the breakdown in the second half. […]
Sharks name Meyer at pivot
Steve Meyer returns to the scene of his last Currie Cup appearance for the Sharks, hoping to return with a far better result than the 1-point loss suffered by Dick Muir’s team when they visited Kimberley five years ago. The 26-year-old flyhalf has put the memories of that day behind him, as his career has eventually brought him back to Durban, via Perpignan in the south-west of France. […]
Few surprises likely for Sharks
The Sharks team to take on Griquas is likely to contain few surprises, but should be strong enough to contain a strong home outfit in Kimberley this weekend. […]
The crock squad
The Sharks have announced their official 30-man squad for the Currie Cup and to say that the list is a slap in the face for the young talent in the region would be a gross understatement. […]
Keil in surprising Sharks return
32-year-old centre Rudi Keil has become the latest in a growing list of players to join the Sharks Currie Cup training squad on a trial basis. The former KES boy last played for the Sharks in 2005, before moving to the UK to play for Gloucsester and then Sale. […]