Sharks 2010

[Biffo]

PB, you expect the Sharks to make the semis?

 

[PaarlBok]

No. Think they'll end mid table.

Their biggest problem is that they seem to hit form at the wrong time of the competition. Their biggest challenge this year will be the tour first up. If they get wins on the road they may snick in but I am worried about the amount of Bok players they have that simple dont perform in the Sharks jersey. Maybe Plumtree just cant get that one right. They sure have the most depth of all SA sides and Plumtree dont know the right way to use the right players I think.

They will have one of the biggest packs in Super Rugby this year.

 

[PaarlBok]

John Smit will captain the Sharks during the S14. The Sharks also squashed the rumour about Plumtree on his way to NZ. They are in the process to sign him till 2013.

 

[PaarlBok]

The Sharks have secured the services of Perpignan pivot Steve Meyer. The 25-year-old will link up with the squad next week. The Durban-based side are considering playing Willem Alberts in next week’s Neo Africa Preseason Series against the Western Force and the Stormers in Cape Town despite the current contractual dispute with the Lions.

 

[Blue]

PB, you expect the Sharks to make the semis?

Dear oh dear I only saw that draw now. These are the Sharkies opening games:
Crusaders, Waratahs, Brumbies, Highlanders and Hurricanes in that order

Oi. Talk about a bitch of a start. They could be gooonnnneee before they even play a home game....

I think they are no chance to make a semi.

 

[PaarlBok]

PB, you expect the Sharks to make the semis?

Dear oh dear I only saw that draw now. These are the Sharkies opening games:
Crusaders, Waratahs, Brumbies, Highlanders and Hurricanes in that order

Oi. Talk about a bitch of a start. They could be gooonnnneee before they even play a home game....

I think they are no chance to make a semi.

Going to be tough on them. Last time they had this start they made the semis but maybe not this time. See now they may lose the Doep broers to the Lions and the midfield a bit weak.

 

[Lee Grant]

The Sharks play two home games before they go on tour - against the Chiefs and the Cheetahs.

I don't think the Chiefs will be so good this year because the Global ELVs being used in 2010 will benefit teams who have good structure and won't benefit teams that rely on the unstructured play that was more prevalent with the old SANZAR ELVs.

So I count that as a goodish opening draw.

 

[Blue]

Ah. Thanks Lee. My bad. Shouln't speed read.

That puts a different perspective on things. They could hit the road with two wins and a bit of confidence. Chiefs normally start slow. Couple of wins in the road and two or three bonus points could keep them in it I guess.

I remain a sceptic though. There were too many flaws in their game plans and execution last year and I just don't buy Plumtree.

 

[PaarlBok]

I dunno. maybe the Chiefs will be easy for them but not the Tin Ears. They have been the Tin Ears bitches now for a long time and specially last year, first the Tin Ears knocked them off their S14 tracks in Osfontein, then elimunated them in the CC semi and IN Durban. The reason, they poached the Cheetahs Grey lot over the years and these two is a bit like Cheetah A vs B.

Looking at their squad they do have one of the best packs in the competition and some experiense Bokke. Therir secret will be the way young talents like Pat Lambie & Guy Cronje shake up in the higher level of S14 rugby if Pienaar dont feature in the position. The other big plus for them is that they are one of the best travellers in SA rugby. Maybe the lay back lifestyle and surfers they have in Durban have something to do with it.

 

[Sardyntjie]

Havent seen much of the Chiefs but expect a tough game...Dont know if the Sharks have the goods to open up an defence but that was never one of the Chiefs strong points........

I give tthis opener to the Chiefs.
Or the Sharks but just.

 

[PaarlBok]

Welcome back, verlore seun, :yay :fishing :huxley

Nah the Chiefs are bad travellers, expecting the Sharks to hit right back. :thumb

 

[PaarlBok]

The Sharks

15. Stefan Terblanche
14. Odwa Ndungane
13. Waylon Murray
12. Andries Strauss
11. JP Pietersen
10. Monty Dumond
9. Rory Kockott
8. Ryan Kankowski
7. Jean Deysel
6. Keegan Daniel
5. Johann Muller
4. Steven Sykes
3. John Smit ( C )
2. Bismarck du Plessis
1. Tendai Mtawarira

Replacements:
16. Craig Burden
17. Jannie du Plessis
18. Gerhard Mostert
19. Willem Alberts
20. Jacques Botes
21. Ruan Pienaar
22. Adrian Jacobs

 

[PaarlBok]

Bliksem the quickest S14 career in history
IOL

Sharks recruit Meyer retires

Durban - Steve Meyer, recruited mere weeks ago to fill the flyhalf hole at the Sharks, has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect.

Due to personal reasons, Meyer has requested that the Sharks release him from his contract and will not be available this weekend against the Chiefs.

Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl added, “Whilst this has come at an inopportune time, we respect his decision and have agreed to release him. It is fortunate that we have a number of players who can fill this position until such time as alternative arrangements can be made.”

Think there is something wrong in camp Shark, maybe Straulies poison strike now.

 

[PaarlBok]

Hell now things are getting desperate in Shark camp. Getting a snail from NH iso using their young talents like the Cronje Twin.
Keo

England flyhalf Andy Goode will link up with the Sharks ahead of their Australasian tour.

The Durban franchise has already lost Juan Martinez to injury and Steve Meyer to an untimely retirement, but have not given up in their quest for a competent flyhalf. Ruan Pienaar will wear the No 10 jersey against the Cheetahs, but Goode could be playing pivot on the Sharks’ five-match tour Down Under.

The 29-year-old is currently contracted to French club Brive and at this point in time is only available for the Sharks’ five-game tour. The Sharks have a tough draw playing the Crusaders, Waratahs, Brumbies, Highlanders and Hurricanes in successive weeks.

The Sharks also recently sent out an SOS that was answered by the Bulls, and lock Wilhem Steenkamp will join the Durban side for the rest of the season.

 

[Blue]

Hell now things are getting desperate in Shark camp. Getting a snail from NH iso using their young talents like the Cronje Twin.
Keo

England flyhalf Andy Goode will link up with the Sharks ahead of their Australasian tour.
The Sharks also recently sent out an SOS that was answered by the Bulls, and lock Wilhem Steenkamp will join the Durban side for the rest of the season.

Goode will suit the Sharks style of play which isn't flash - simple, direct rugby. He is organised, has a good boot and most importantly is experienced so will pick up quickly. They needed someone and this is as good as it's gonna get.

 

[PaarlBok]

Hell now things are getting desperate in Shark camp. Getting a snail from NH iso using their young talents like the Cronje Twin.
Keo

England flyhalf Andy Goode will link up with the Sharks ahead of their Australasian tour.
The Sharks also recently sent out an SOS that was answered by the Bulls, and lock Wilhem Steenkamp will join the Durban side for the rest of the season.

Goode will suit the Sharks style of play which isn't flash - simple, direct rugby. He is organised, has a good boot and most importantly is experienced so will pick up quickly. They needed someone and this is as good as it's gonna get.

Dunno pretty sad, they have the DuMont that is horse shite from way back when, they poached Len Olivier from the Valke two years ago and sort of distroy his career and they have a young Cronje twin. To get Goode who I dont rate at all is just plain stupid. He is the sort of 10 they dont need at all. They have a more then capable backline full of Bokke , they need a 10 that can attack but they still vok with a hasbeen snail from Pomland. The quicker they get Rudolf Straulie out of their system the better. He is shitter then shite and they dont have the same schoolboy base or Varsity Cup teams to strengthen their structure to produce good players.