$hark$ 2023 and beyond

[FalseBayFC]

Some much needed new blood in the Sharks coaching setup. Neil Powell comes in from the Blitzbokke to be DOR. Joey Mongalo brings his experience from 10 years at the Lions and 2 at the Bulls and will head up the Currie Cup team. Yannick Bru from Toulouse and the French National team.

[OomStruisbaai]

Everett son is playing reserve nr 2 for Sharks Craven Week. Look like a real yster.

[FalseBayFC]

Should add some flair and pace to our backline reserves.

[assfly]

I'm not expecting flair and pace with Bosch in the 10 jersey for another year.

[OomStruisbaai]

Muller is a fantastic talented rugby player. 200% better then Tarzan and should ease your midfield in 13. His only problem is that he struggle a lot with injuries. I have seen him win many matches on his own on schoolboy level. He played for KleinGim, then PRG (his older boet JP was at PRG) then went back to Paarl Gim. I know him well, was the same age group as my son.

[FalseBayFC]

Muller is a fantastic talented rugby player. 200% better then Tarzan and should ease your midfield in 13. His only problem is that he struggle a lot with injuries. I have seen him win many matches on his own on schoolboy level. He played for KleinGim, then PRG (his older boet JP was at PRG) then went back to Paarl Gim. I know him well, was the same age group as my son.

He's a bit small at 85kg for a modern midfielder. I'd like to see him used more as a bomb squad utility back covering 13,14,15. I'm hoping Neil Powell will bring something different to the mix as well. Sevens is a hella different game but the Blitzboks have great gees, conditioning and are the best defensive team on the circuit. Powell will surely be a great intellectual resource for the Sharks setup.

But yes, Assfly. Bosch will more than likely be there to constipate things.

[OomStruisbaai]

Muller is a tallish back. He played 15 in his schooldays.

[OomStruisbaai]

Suparugby

Die belowende Giani Lombard en die strydros Andries Coetzee is terug in die Leeugroep wat Vrydagaand op Ellispark teen Die Sharks opwarm.

Coetzee begin waarskynlik op heelagter met Quan Horn wie op vleuel sal uitdraf.

Lombard sal as Hendrikse se adjuant begin maar sy vermoeëns as spelskepper word hoog aangeslaan.

Marius Louw behoort sy buiging in die middelveld langs Henco van Wyk te maak.

Die Smith-broers kan as ‘n duo in die voorry begin nadat Ruan Dreyer sy kuit beseer het.

Jaco Kriel is in die wedloop om op ses te begin met Ruan Venter gewis op sewe en Franke Horn op agt.

Reinhard Nothnagel is weer ‘n kapteinskandidaat.

[assfly]

Borrowed from Oom:

Cell C Sharks
In: Eben Etzebeth (Toulon), Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Sale Sharks), Nevaldo Fleurs (Maties), Vincent Tshituka (Emirates Lions), Carlu Sadie (Emirates Lions), Lionel Cronje (Toyota Verblitz)

Out: Sbu Nkosi (Vodacom Bulls), Marius Louw (Emirates Lions), Ruben van Heerden (Exeter Chiefs), Rynhardt Jonker (Emirates Lions), Joaquin Diaz Bonilla (Hindu), Jeremy Ward (Stade Francais), Olajuwon Noah (Bayonne)

We've definitely got a nice net-gain of talent based on the above.

I'm pleased to see Noah and Bonilla leaving. I like having an international flavour to our squad, but we get some of the signings desperately wrong.

[dabooldawg]

Hindu?

[assfly]

Hindu?

Looks like a club in Argentina:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hind%C3%BA_Club

[Sards]

Borrowed from Oom:

Cell C Sharks
In: Eben Etzebeth (Toulon), Rohan Janse van Rensburg (Sale Sharks), Nevaldo Fleurs (Maties), Vincent Tshituka (Emirates Lions), Carlu Sadie (Emirates Lions), Lionel Cronje (Toyota Verblitz)

Out: Sbu Nkosi (Vodacom Bulls), Marius Louw (Emirates Lions), Ruben van Heerden (Exeter Chiefs), Rynhardt Jonker (Emirates Lions), Joaquin Diaz Bonilla (Hindu), Jeremy Ward (Stade Francais), Olajuwon Noah (Bayonne)

We've definitely got a nice net-gain of talent based on the above.

I'm pleased to see Noah and Bonilla leaving. I like having an international flavour to our squad, but we get some of the signings desperately wrong.

The Tit is gone. What a disappointment he was

Very happy to see Lionel back.

[Chilli]

Whoever poached Noah and Bonilla should be leaving with them.

[FalseBayFC]

New Sharks jerseys out. Look great I think! Have ordered for my daughters but its getting harder each year for me to wear skin tight form fitting polyester. I still have retro old school Natal and Sharks long sleeve jerseys which I'll be wearing from now on. More flattering to the midsection.

[assfly]

Nice jersey. But being made to sit through a 55 second video is a bit silly.

[Sards]

Yoh
Decent flyhalf depth at the Sharks. See Fred Zeilinger is back.

[OomStruisbaai]

Yoh
Decent flyhalf depth at the Sharks. See Fred Zeilinger is back.

Depth?, you needed to scrap the bottom. Even the Lions have scarped him. What about some U20 youngsters?

[OomStruisbaai]

SHARKS TOURING Squad

FORWARDS

Daniel Jooste, Fezokuhle Mbatha, Kerron van Vuuren, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Dian Bleuler, Thomas du Toit (capt), Hanro Jacobs, Carlu Sadie, Daniel Hugo, Justin Basson, Hyron Andrews, Gerbrandt Grobler, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Phendulani Buthelezi, Dylan Richardson, James Venter

BACKS

Grant Williams, Cameron Wright, Zee Mkhabela, Boeta Chamberlain, Ben Tapuai, Rohan Janse Van Rensburg, Marnus Potgieter, Werner Kok, Thaakir Abrahams, Anthony Volmink, Aphelele Fassi, Fred Zeilinga

The following players were not considered because of injury:

Curwin Bosch, Eduan Keyter, Henco Venter, Jeandre Labuschagne, Khutha Mchunu, Le Roux Roets, Lionel Cronje, Mpilo Gumede, Murray Koster, Tinotenda Mavesere, Vincent Tshituka

they will play Zebre at the Stadio Lanfranchi in Parma on Friday night before heading off to Wales and Ireland for matches against the Dragons and Leinster respectively.

[assfly]

That's a serious injury list for early season, including two flyhalves. Must have been a heavy few weeks.

[Sards]

That's a serious injury list for early season, including two flyhalves. Must have been a heavy few weeks.

They have been hard at it. Quite intensive.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks should be unbeaten on tour. They love traveling

[assfly]

Nice to see another Zimbo in our squad (Tinotenda Blithe Mavesere). We always do well with a token Zimbo in the team

[handyman]

That's a serious injury list for early season, including two flyhalves. Must have been a heavy few weeks.

Bosch, injured? How do you get injured without making contact?

[assfly]

Bosch, injured? How do you get injured without making contact?

A heavy gust of wind blew him over.

[OomStruisbaai]

Bosch, injured? How do you get injured without making contact?

A heavy gust of wind blew him over.

Handy missed the warmup match between the Stormers and Sharks.

[FalseBayFC]

Lots of potential this kid but needs to be very carefully nurtured. Flat track bully at school level who didn't really impress me when he played for SA Schools.

[OomStruisbaai]

Namibia is far from Durban. He has been outstanding all year.

[FalseBayFC]

Namibia is far from Durban. He has been outstanding all year.

Was injured halfway through the season. But you're right he was lethal before the injury.

[OomStruisbaai]

He is in action saturday against NZ u19s. Maybe curtain raisor for the test.

[Sards]

Lots of potential this kid but needs to be very carefully nurtured. Flat track bully at school level who didn't really impress me when he played for SA Schools.

Getting a great response on fb. Sharks fans are very happy with this signing

[OomStruisbaai]

Sards he is Mr Paul Roos. He is a great athlete. He's going to struggle with the KZN souties.

[OomStruisbaai]

Only u15 but following Willie/Willemse footsteps at PRG

[OomStruisbaai]

Bosch, injured? How do you get injured without making contact?

A heavy gust of wind blew him over.

Handy missed the warmup match between the Stormers and Sharks.

R365

Curwin Bosch has fractured his thumb and is expected to be sidelined till the end of October.

Lionel Cronje suffered an arm fracture and will have the same lay-off time.

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks coaches didn't want Marius Louw
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Louw added: “I think for me personally, the opportunity at the Lions was really good.

“It’s a great franchise and they really wanted me to join the team. I think it was a case of me wanting to come to a place where someone really wanted me.

“It was an easy decision and I think coming here has proved it so far.

“The coaches and the players have all backed each other and that’s the most important thing. If we back each other, I think we can go a long way.”

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks coaches didn't want Marius Louw
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Louw added: “I think for me personally, the opportunity at the Lions was really good.

“It’s a great franchise and they really wanted me to join the team. I think it was a case of me wanting to come to a place where someone really wanted me.

“It was an easy decision and I think coming here has proved it so far.

“The coaches and the players have all backed each other and that’s the most important thing. If we back each other, I think we can go a long way.”

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks coaches didn't want Marius Louw
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Louw added: “I think for me personally, the opportunity at the Lions was really good.

“It’s a great franchise and they really wanted me to join the team. I think it was a case of me wanting to come to a place where someone really wanted me.

“It was an easy decision and I think coming here has proved it so far.

“The coaches and the players have all backed each other and that’s the most important thing. If we back each other, I think we can go a long way.”

[OomStruisbaai]

Sharks coaches didn't want Marius Louw
R365

Louw added: “I think for me personally, the opportunity at the Lions was really good.

“It’s a great franchise and they really wanted me to join the team. I think it was a case of me wanting to come to a place where someone really wanted me.

“It was an easy decision and I think coming here has proved it so far.

“The coaches and the players have all backed each other and that’s the most important thing. If we back each other, I think we can go a long way.”

[assfly]

Thanks Oom, we heard you the first time

Meh. Good luck to him. He got plenty of gametime at the Sharks, not sure what else he wanted. He was a great player for us, so I hope he enjoys a season of pastings coming his way.

[Sards]

Thanks Oom, we heard you the first time

Meh. Good luck to him. He got plenty of gametime at the Sharks, not sure what else he wanted. He was a great player for us, so I hope he enjoys a season of pastings coming his way.

Sharks have done some seriously impressive signings. It's obviously the team to play for. And if you can't make it other teams will gladly snap up the excess.

[Sards]

"Between Sean and I, we'll select the team while consulting the other coaches, but the final decision will lie with me.

"I will handle most of the media obligations."


https://www.news24.com/sport/rugby/unit ... e-20221020


Powel laying down the law.


He mentions an issue on defense. Remember it's Whiteley 's department now.