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[OomStruisbaai]

Saffer remaining fixtures

DHL STORMERS REMAINING FIXTURES

Vodacom URC (54)

Cell C Sharks (home) 4 March

Leinster (away) 24 March

Munster (home) 15 April

Benetton (home) 21 April

Heineken Champions Cup round of 16

Harlequins (home) 1 April

VODACOM BULLS REMAINING FIXTURES

Vodacom URC (41)

Emirates Lions (home) 25 February

Ulster (away) 25 March

Zebre (home) 15 April

Leinster (home) 22 April

Heineken Champions Cup round of 16

Toulouse (away) 2 April

CELL C SHARKS REMAINING FIXTURES

Vodacom URC (38)

Ulster (home) 25 February

DHL Stormers (away) 4 March

Scarlets (away) 25 March

Benetton (home) 14 April

Munster (home) 22 April

Sharks Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16:

Munster (home) 1 April

EMIRATES LIONS REMAINING FIXTURES

Vodacom URC (24)

Glasgow Warriors (home) 25 February

Vodacom Bulls (away) 4 March

Benetton (away) 25 March

Leinster (home) 15 April

Zebre (away) 22 April

Lions Challenge Cup round of 16

Racing 92 (home) 1 April

[assfly]

It is great to see Bosch getting back to his best form, last seen when the $harks won* Super Rugby 2020.

His kicking from hand is excellent, he really pins the opposition back into their 22. Pity we don't quite have the muscle up front to convert those lineouts into points at the moment, but hopefully that will change when Eben is back.

[Sards]

It is great to see Bosch getting back to his best form, last seen when the $harks won* Super Rugby 2020.

His kicking from hand is excellent, he really pins the opposition back into their 22. Pity we don't quite have the muscle up front to convert those lineouts into points at the moment, but hopefully that will change when Eben is back.

He has been phenomenal. The complete package.....including tackling

[assfly]

He has been phenomenal. The complete package.....including tackling

He actually looks like he's beefed-up a bit.

[Sards]

He has been phenomenal. The complete package.....including tackling

He actually looks like he's beefed-up a bit.

I saw that

[Chilli]

He has been phenomenal. The complete package.....including tackling

He actually looks like he's beefed-up a bit.

Suggesting that a player has roided up is a bannable offense.

[OomStruisbaai]

His big test is against Kade in two weeks time.

[Sandstorm]

He has been phenomenal. The complete package.....including tackling

He actually looks like he's beefed-up a bit.

Suggesting that a player has roided up is a bannable offense.

He's wearing 2 chest guards in case he has to tackle.

[Chilli]

His big test is against Kade in two weeks time.

Kade, the forgotten man?

[Sards]

He actually looks like he's beefed-up a bit.

Suggesting that a player has roided up is a bannable offense.

He's wearing 2 chest guards in case he has to tackle.

Those are boobs...........thats what yours used to look like before you started carrying them over your shoulder

[Sards]

Sharks will go up a level when the Lion of Westville comes on. He should actually be captain when there's no Boks, more of a natural leader than anyone out there at the moment, cannot assert yourself and lead without any real heart or confidence. The Sharks players are too quiet, don't need huddles and hushed chats if someone is bossing it and barking orders.

Love it

Fantastic from Bosch. Everyone starting to play just a bit smarter

Considering the Sharks have such a limited window to play their

Test side

, it's safe to say that the side we see winning great one week and blowing out the next week, are our team for the future. There is a lot of talent there. They just need the focus to deliver consistent results. I am not giving up on them. I love it that our players are in such demand and making teams like the Lions and Stormers, look good.

[Sards]

Bulls supporters crying about Marius this past weekend....

[OomStruisbaai]

The replay Gippo Guts fixtures this weekend.

Sharks vs Ulster @ 14h00
Lions vs Glasgow @ 16h15

We need a win from both Saffer teams.

[OomStruisbaai]

Ulster match the same time as the Ireland vs Italy test.

[clydecloggie]

The replay Gippo Guts fixtures this weekend.

Sharks vs Ulster @ 14h00
Lions vs Glasgow @ 16h15

We need a win from both Saffer teams.

If Glasgow want to cement that top-4 spot (or even top-2 if the Stormers make heavy weather of their run-in), they really need to win against the weakest of the SA teams. Sharks beating Ulster would be the perfect combination.

Win this one, and with a run-in with 3 weaker opponents, the away game to Munster all of a sudden might not be that important anymore (at least for a top-4 finish).

[fishfoodie]

Ulster match the same time as the Ireland vs Italy test.

Allow me to be the first to say ...


BOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!

[GrahamWa]

Ulster match the same time as the Ireland vs Italy test.

It's not. Times in GMT - Sharks game 12:00, Italy game 14:15

[OomStruisbaai]

The replay Gippo Guts fixtures this weekend.

Sharks vs Ulster @ 14h00
Lions vs Glasgow @ 16h15

We need a win from both Saffer teams.

If Glasgow want to cement that top-4 spot (or even top-2 if the Stormers make heavy weather of their run-in), they really need to win against the weakest of the SA teams. Sharks beating Ulster would be the perfect combination.

Win this one, and with a run-in with 3 weaker opponents, the away game to Munster all of a sudden might not be that important anymore (at least for a top-4 finish).

The Lions are under the pump. Coach and players problems, so you can expect anything from them. It's do or die for them.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks – 15 Boeta Chamberlain, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11 Thaakir Abrahams, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi (c), 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Dylan Richardson, 5 Gerbrandt Grobler, 4 Reniel Hugo, 3 Carlu Sadie, 2 Dan Jooste, 1 Ox Nche.
Subs: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Emile van Heerden, 20 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Lionel Cronje, 23 Yaw Penxe.

Go Sharks!!

[assfly]

Sharks – 15 Boeta Chamberlain, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11 Thaakir Abrahams, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi (c), 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Dylan Richardson, 5 Gerbrandt Grobler, 4 Reniel Hugo, 3 Carlu Sadie, 2 Dan Jooste, 1 Ox Nche.
Subs: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Emile van Heerden, 20 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Lionel Cronje, 23 Yaw Penxe.

Go Sharks!!

Probably our best possible team, given the resting Boks and injuries. The bench doesn't fill me with hope, so hopefully the starting XV can get the job done.

[clydecloggie]

Sharks – 15 Boeta Chamberlain, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11 Thaakir Abrahams, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi (c), 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Dylan Richardson, 5 Gerbrandt Grobler, 4 Reniel Hugo, 3 Carlu Sadie, 2 Dan Jooste, 1 Ox Nche.
Subs: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Emile van Heerden, 20 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Lionel Cronje, 23 Yaw Penxe.

Go Sharks!!

Probably our best possible team, given the resting Boks and injuries. The bench doesn't fill me with hope, so hopefully the starting XV can get the job done.

Yes, for this weekend: Go Sharks! Give 'em hell!

And down with the Lions!

[OomStruisbaai]

Ox will make a huge difference

[OomStruisbaai]

Lions team: 15 Quan Horn 14 Rabz Maxwane 13 Manuel Rass 12 Marius Louw (captain) 11 Edwill van der Merwe 10 Gianni Lombard 9 Sanele Nohamba 8 Francke Horn 7 Emmanuel Tshituka 6 Jaco Kriel 5 Ruben Schoeman 4 Ruan Venter 3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye 2 PJ Botha 1 JP Smith.

Replacements: 16 Morné Brandon 17 Rhynardt Rijnsburger 18 Ruan Dreyer 19 Ruan Delport 20 Ruhan Straeuli 21 Morné van den Berg 22 Rynhardt Jonker 23 Andries Coetzee.

[clydecloggie]

Lions team: 15 Quan Horn 14 Rabz Maxwane 13 Manuel Rass 12 Marius Louw (captain) 11 Edwill van der Merwe 10 Gianni Lombard 9 Sanele Nohamba 8 Francke Horn 7 Emmanuel Tshituka 6 Jaco Kriel 5 Ruben Schoeman 4 Ruan Venter 3 Asenathi Ntlabakanye 2 PJ Botha 1 JP Smith.

Replacements: 16 Morné Brandon 17 Rhynardt Rijnsburger 18 Ruan Dreyer 19 Ruan Delport 20 Ruhan Straeuli 21 Morné van den Berg 22 Rynhardt Jonker 23 Andries Coetzee.

Good team? It's almost Welsh in how few different surnames are allowed for Saffer rugby players, makes it impossible to form an opinion on them as you just can't tell them apart.

Glasgow have a strong team out under the circumstances, with even some strength on the bench. 'Mon the Weeg!!

[OomStruisbaai]

Lions don't have any depth. Same old same.Even the Sharks beat them.

[Chilli]

Sharks – 15 Boeta Chamberlain, 14 Werner Kok, 13 Francois Venter, 12 Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11 Thaakir Abrahams, 10 Curwin Bosch, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Phepsi Buthelezi (c), 7 Vincent Tshituka, 6 Dylan Richardson, 5 Gerbrandt Grobler, 4 Reniel Hugo, 3 Carlu Sadie, 2 Dan Jooste, 1 Ox Nche.
Subs: 16 Fez Mbatha, 17 Dian Bleuler, 18 Hanro Jacobs, 19 Emile van Heerden, 20 Sikhumbuzo Notshe, 21 Cameron Wright, 22 Lionel Cronje, 23 Yaw Penxe.

Go Sharks!!

Probably our best possible team, given the resting Boks and injuries. The bench doesn't fill me with hope, so hopefully the starting XV can get the job done.

Yes, for this weekend: Go Sharks! Give 'em hell!

And down with the Lions!

You don't have to be shitty towards the Lions. They will not let you down by winning.

[OomStruisbaai]

Ox will make a huge difference

No Ox.

[OomStruisbaai]

Ulster captain wish our woman cricket team well for tomorrow's final.

[TheNatalShark]

Absolutely fantastic from Williams, much much more clinical and quicker with ball versus last week, even if just the first few minutes.

[TheNatalShark]

Good to see Chamberlain back on, needs a bit more sympathetic pass in the conditions, but to be fair players aren't keeping hands ready

[Sards]

Absolutely fantastic from Williams, much much more clinical and quicker with ball versus last week, even if just the first few minutes.

He is no Wright that's for sure

[OomStruisbaai]

To much box kicking going on.

[Sards]

Good to see Chamberlain back on, needs a bit more sympathetic pass in the conditions, but to be fair players aren't keeping hands ready

I am also happy with that

[Chilli]

RJVR certainly knows who Duane Vermeulen is.

[OomStruisbaai]

Duanne Yster.

[Sards]

Werner kok is the most underrated player in South Africa

[OomStruisbaai]

Ulster plays a tough game. Very well coached.

[TheNatalShark]

Sharks need to reign in discipline, Grant reverted to being too slow on distributions. Think Ulster are there for the taking, they are panicking with ball in hand in own half.

[_Os_]

Losing even though we've had the better of the match so far, get "Leeu van Wes-Ville" on.

[OomStruisbaai]

Great try by Abrahams