This is worth a listen to get the perspective from the Sharks majority owner
This is worth a listen to get the perspective from the Sharks majority owner
Unfortunately the Sharks have lost both Eben Etzebeth and Jason Jenkins for the semi-final against the Bulls. With these players behind the Bok front row, the Sharks would have been competitive against the Bulls scrum. Without their power it is going to be much tougher. Also their contributions in general play will be missed.
(more…)Rassie has picked a squad of 54 players for the upcoming games against the Barbarians, Italy and Georgia. Vincent Tshituka and Ethan Hooker are amongst the nine uncapped players selected.
(more…)Plum has been able to select a very strong team for the URC quarter final on Saturday. The only two first choice players unavailable due to injury is Grant Williams and Siya Masuku (who in my opinion should be the first choice half backs if available).
(more…)Ox will be back to face the Scarlets on Saturday, while Emile van Heerden comes back at lock along with Eben Etzebeth (who recovered from the knock on his knee). James Venter and Siya Kolisi both gets a break while Tino Mavesere comes into the team. Phepsi moves back to his favourite position at the back of the scrum. Nick Hatton comes onto the bench.
(more…)Eben Etzebeth is back to lead a pretty strong team for the Ospreys. Interestingly Dian Bleuler replaces Ox Nche (ill this week) in the starting team. Siya Masuku will start at 10 this week with Jordan Hendrikse dropping out completely.
Bad news is that Grant Williams is still being troubled by his neck injury and will be out for at least another two to three weeks.
(more…)The Hollywoodbets Sharks selected the strongest available team to play against Ulster at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday and will be looking for nothing less than a victory in their last away game before the Vodacom United Rugby Championship play-offs.
(more…)For the first time in six months John Plumtree was able to select his strongest possible side to face Edinburgh in Scotland on Friday evening.
(more…)A very strong touring squad was selected to face Edinburgh on Friday night (20h35) in Scotland and Ulster Saturday 26 April (at 20h35) in Ireland, before returning home for their last two group games.
(more…)Plum has rested most of his regular starters for the game against Lyon. Siya Masuku, Andre Esterhuizen, Francois Venter and Yaw Penxe will start with Emile van Heerden and Jurenzo Julius playing from the bench. Gerbrand Grobler is back from injury with Tino Masevere getting another opportunity. Nick Hatton will captain the team from 8.
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