Sharks coach John Plumtree, happy with his team’s performance after they moved to the top of the Currie Cup standings by outclassing Griquas 41-6 at the weekend, is determined to make amends for his team’s First Round loss to Western Province.
The victory over Griquas, who topped the table through the first six weeks, ensured that the defending champion Sharks reached the halfway stage of the competition three points clear of their nearest rivals – Western Province.
The Sharks, on 27, head of a chasing bunch of WP, Griquas and the Blue Bulls – all on 24 points.
And the Durban outfit can put some space between them and Province when the two sides meet in a top-of-the-table clash in Durban this coming Saturday.
“I think after our first game defeat to Western Province in the competition, the guys have really worked well together as a team and have quickly built up some useful rhythm which will hopefully count in increase as the Currie Cup continues,” Plumtree said after team’s win over Griquas.
“But we are happy with where we are at at the moment and what we’ve achieved thus far.
“There’s not going to be too many easy games in this competition and I still believe any side can almost beat the other.
“Hopefully, we’ll have a better start to the second half [of the season] and after going down to Province in our first game at Newlands, we now have the chance to get one over them in Durban in our next game.”
Plumtree’s team ran in five tries against Griquas, thanks to scores from centre Waylon Murray, scrumhalf Charl McLeod, flyhalf Monty Dumond, wing Lwazi Mvovo and flank Keegan Daniel.
Dumond converted all five tries and also kicked two penalties to end the match with a personal haul of 21 points.
@Ed_the_Lion – Ed, your tongue in cheek is so obvious it’s protruding below your ear 🙂
@Loosehead – So many good bands.
Get Guns N Roses greatest hits. Probably the best album in my collection.
@JimT – hehehe. You got me there.
@JimT – Thought you said you don’t know Burger, but now you say Bakkies is smarter?
@carol – Clearly a cost savings measure. I mean the economy sucks everywhere 🙂
@carol – Not after watching that programme………
@Ed_the_Lion – LOL
@Ed_the_Lion – Guns N Roses, I was in std 8 or 9 when they became famous.
@carol – Thank God is over. An old man’s game for over the hill sissies 🙂
@Loosehead – Saw the Police live in 1978. Before Ed was born!! hahahah
I was VERY young it has to be said!!
@Ed_the_Lion – Sweet Child of mine best track!!
@isigidi – He smiles more frequently. Bit of a romantic too, ask Mike Phillips 🙂
@carol – Tell us about the old days Carol. We always want to hear what is was like then 🙂
@Loosehead – Nickleback – ‘How you remind me’ – Playing at the moment….Must be loud!!
Do you know it?
@carol – Patience, Paradise City, Knocking on heavens door. They have plenty Carol.
@JimT – You are a laugh a minute Jimmie….firstly cricket, where is your pride!! These Saffas are dreading us GLOATING about our victory and I do not want to let them down!!
Remind me Jim, which year were you born??
😉
@Ed_the_Lion – “Won’t you please, please, please take me home, yeah yeah” 🙂
@Loserer – Have you dropped off to sleep after a couple of delicious glasses?
Looks like it’s between Kwas and Lions for 4th spot.
Cheatahs still need to play Griquas, Lions, WP, Sharks and Bulls.
Lions to play Bulls, Cheatahs, leopards, Griquas, and Boland
Griquas to play Cheatahs, Leopards, Boland, Lions and WP.
Sharks to play WP, Boland, Bulls, Cheatahs and leopards
Bulls to play Lions, WP, Sharks, Boland and Cheatahs
WP to Play Sharks, Bulls, Cheatahs, Leopards and Griquas
@carol – Uh no I don’t.
You will be delighted to hear I have to go now!!
Looks like we have another 5 weeks of decisions to make on superbru then Isigidi!! 😐
Night Rugby-Talkers and if you see GBS say ‘Hi’ from me!!
@Loosehead – Do yourself a favour and ‘You Tube’ it….you may have tolisten a couple of times, worth it though!
@carol – Oops sorry I thought you said 1958. I’m up to mischief today 🙂
Nah, Saffas will never give us credit for the Ashes win. It’s not in their genes. Although I think I read somewhere that the England win places SA top of the rankings for cricket. So we should get some credit. 🙂
@carol – 137 Please, please, please let’s have some decorum on this new site 🙂
Is it true Ruan is playing Saterday??????????
Hope its not its not in place of Morne.
134@carol – Ok I do know the song. It is good, but is it a classic?
@isigidi – If the Lions and Cheetahs lose this weekend , can you see a way back for them. Watch out for Kwas they love to bring their best for their neighbors.
Bulls can do them self a major favor if they eliminate the Lions. Tough but possible.
Julle mense kan lekker kak praat.
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