This ratings was done by a well known sports writer Jan de Konning. Comment on the ratings and tell us how you would have rated the players.

The Sharks players!

15 Louis Ludik:
Solid in the last line and made a couple of crucial tackles – one very big hit that stopped Schalk Burger in his tracks and knocked him back. Then there was a crucial penalty turnover.
7/10

14 Odwa Ndungane:
Steady as always and few good runs. You can always trust this reliable Bok.
6/10

13 Stefan Terblanché(captain):
Gave away a penalty inside the first minute for holding in tackle and then also didn’t find touch with a couple of penalties. Nit his best day at the office.
5/10

12 Andries Strauss:
Some strong carries in midfield and very powerful on defence – some really big hits. He won a couple of crucial penalty turnovers. He may be limited in some respects, but a very valuable player in this Sharks set-up.
9/10

11 Lwazi Mvovo:
Great chase for McLeod’s try and good covering tackle on Aplon that saved a try. Would have liked more chances on attack.
6/10

10 Patrick Lambie:
Sensational break for his try in the 14th minute – stepped De Waal, broke Fondse’s tackle and handed off Schalk Burger – his tactical kicking also from the top shelve
10/10

9 Charl McLeod:
Showed up Januarie big time. His great tactical appreciation made the Bok scrumhalf look second-rate, but he was injured late in the first half.
8/10

8 Ryan Kankowski:
He was a great link and had some nice carries. Also great at the restarts and put paid to the Duane Vermeulen debate.
8/10

7 Willem Alberts:
He was killing Province with his strong runs all game long and brutal on defence.
7/10

6 Keegan Daniel:
Won a very good penalty turnover won and then another crucial turnover early in the second half that stopped a promising WP move. Hard working player.
7/10

5 Alistair Hargreaves:
Had a couple of really great line-out steals and worked hard in the contact area.
6/10

4 Steven Sykes:
He had a very big physical presence and did his work in the set pieces.
6/10

3 Jannie du Plessis:
Worked hard in the contact area and stood his ground in the scrums.
6/10

2 Bismarck du Plessis:
Great rip for turnover that resulted in McLeod’s try and then also won a great penalty turnover. Was his best game of the year by some margin – tackling his heart out. He did play on the edge and gave away a couple of penalties.
8/10

1 Tendai Mtawarira:
Not too many of his famous carries, but was solid allround and strong in the scrums.
6/10

Replacements:

16 Craig Burden:
Not used.

17 Eugene van Staden (on for Jannie du Plessis, 56th min):
Was solid, rather than spectacular, but did nothing wrong.
6/10

18 Anton Bresler (on for Sykes, 80th min):
Not enough time to be rated.

19 Jacques Botes (on for Hargreaves, 68th min):
Not enough time to be rated.

20 Rory Kockott (on for McLeod, 40th min):
Early mistake, when kicked directly into touch. Then a great tackle on Jantjes, but his service was not as effective as McLeod.
6/10

21 André Pretorius:
Not used.

22 Riaan Swanepoel (on for Strauss, 71st min):
Not enough time to be rated.

Western Province players:

15 Conrad Jantjes:
Very few chances on attack and even though he was better on attack after the break, still had a relatively quiet day.
5/10

14 Gio Aplon:
He was well-watched, but looked dangerous with the ball in hand on occasion.
5/10

13 Juan de Jongh:
He had a few strong runs, which included a good hand-off on Lambie. However, he left the field injured in the 30th minute.
5/10

12 Jean de Villiers:
Lots of energy and a few darting runs. He didn’t see enough of the ball on attack and was reduced to a defensive role.
5/10

11 Bryan Habana:
Conceded early penalty at the tackle and also went for intercept – which did not comer off. Had a great chip-‘n-chase, breaking the line with a great angled run. One of the better backs.
6/10

10 Willem de Waal:
He started with a hit one, missed-two penalties and that filtered into the rest of his game – with poor tactical kicking and also not finding touch with a crucial penalty.
2/10

9 Ricky Januarie:
Lasted only 18 minutes when he was taken off with an ‘injury’. Maybe the coaches realised he was costing them and removed him.
2/10

8 Duane Vermeulen:
Couple of strong runs, but quieter than usual in the first half. He was more physical after the break, but well looked after.
6/10

7 Francois Louw:
Looked frustrated by the Sharks’ abrasive display and gave away several penalties. Worked hard, but outplayed by the Sharks loose forwards.
5/10

6 Schalk Burger (captain):
Gave away a penalty for high tackle on Lambie and became frustrated with the manner ion which his team was dominated. Also produced – a couple of knock-ons that ended a promising moves.
4/10

5 Anton van Zyl:
Struggled throughout the game. which started when he knocked on a restart. Not his best game.
4/10

4 Adriaan Fondse:
One great line-out steal  early on, but tended to disappear at times. Also gave away a couple of penalties.
4/10

3 Brok Harris:
The pace of the game caught him out and he was reduced to a defensive role. Appeared in the backline too often.
3/10

2 Deon Fourie:
Looked good in one blistering run, but otherwise not much of an impact. His poor line-out throw early in the second half, was very costly.
4/10

1 JD Moller:
Outplayed by the Sharks heavies. Replaced at half-time.
4/10

Replacements:

16 Hanyani Shimange:
Not used.

17 JC Kritzinger (on for Moller, 40 min):
Had no real impact on the game.
4/10

18 De Kock Steenkamp (on for Fondse, 56th min):
He tried to be the physical presence Province lacked, but by the time he came on the game was a lost cause.
5/10

19 Pieter Louw:
Not used.

20 Dewaldt Duvenage (on for Januarie, 18th min):
Initially his crisp service made a big difference to WP, but his game deteriorated after the break.
4/10

21 Lionel Cronjé (on for Bosch, 68th min):
Not enough time to be rated.

22 Paul Bosch (on for De Jongh, 30th min):
Tried hard, but had limited opportunities.
4/10

39 Responses to Player Ratings for the Currie Cup Final

  • 31

    @ Ashley:27 – Thanks Ash.

  • 32

    Super you watch the cricket? I lost the signal about a hour back. What is the score or is the game over?

  • 34

    South Africa 286/8 (50 ov)
    Pakistan 289/9 (49.5 ov)
    Pakistan won by 1 wicket (with 1 ball remaining)

  • 35

    Recent overs 6 . 6 2 6 W | . 1 . 2,Wnb 4 . 1 | 6 . . 4 1 . | . 6 6 . 4

    Goosebumps. Single-handed. He stood there and stared into nothingness as his partners kept getting themselves out. He then thought he would do it all by himself. And boy has he done it?
    49.5
    JA Morkel to Abdul Razzaq, FOUR, Abdul. Razzaq. Sir, you have played a gem! Full ball outside off, when the leg side is heavily populated, and he crashes it through the field. Four runs! Game over. He emotes for the first time. Exults. He throws his bat, and then pumps fists. looks towards the dressing room. They are all celebrating. Shoaib picks up his bat. Hugs him. One by one all come out. Afridi. Waqar. All have one man to thank tonight

    109 runs
    7 fours
    10 sixes

  • 36

    @ Puma:
    Puma we were winning it until this guy smashed us to pieces. Watch the progress in the last 6 overs

    Goosebumps. Single-handed. He stood there and stared into nothingness as his partners kept getting themselves out. He then thought he would do it all by himself. And boy has he done it? “Remember when you were young> You shone like the sun…” This crazy diamond is still shining. Post ICL. Post poor form. Post selectorial injustice. He is still ulling off crazy innings. Shine on!

  • 37

    @ Ashley:
    Thanks Ashley….and commiserations for your team, but with the squad and the coaching the way it is now WP will have a much better temperament next year, because they have nothing to lose, they have had a great season this year and next year it will be harder to keep the honours from them. This is all good for our rugby as WP is one of our prime breeding grounds for great players. So dont worry, the wheel is round and you will get your chance.

  • 38

    Good morning/evening/afternoon ouens.

    Before the game I said it was going to be a close one… too close to call. Well, were it not for some individual BRILLIANCE by Mvovo, McCloud and Lambie on attack, it could still have been. Those guys are spectacular.

    On the point of Lambie… this game kinda reminded me of another time this year when WP was outplayed by a young FH. Jantjies for the Lions.
    Now Lamie did it for the Sharks in the final.
    I wonder what would have happened had AC and his brain trust invested in Lionel Cronje… before the start of the season there was much talk about this amasing young talent, only for him to be overtaken by two other amasing young talents, only because they had opportunities and he did not.

    But all in all, I absolutely agree with 4man. Honestly, the Sharks have come a long way… and a good few of their players played in Super 14 semifinals and finals, as well as a few CC finals. It seems like experience on the big stage does count. And apparently one game in the Super 14 final does not count as much experience.

    As for Rassie and AC, you would think that with all the talent available an the clubs/Varsities doing so good we should be better. But remember what they basically inherited from vd Merwe.
    Aplon was in the WP squad in those days, and no one even knew his name. We sat with Schalk Ferrera, Zahir Reilander and Justin Melck, for crying out loud. Who? Exactly. taking a Stormers and province team who has (1) NEVER played in a Super rugby final and (2) not played in a CC final in ten years takes some doing. Not only that, but we FINALLY have some silverware in the cupboard with U/19 + U/21 teams.
    ‘n Halwe eier is beter as a lee dop.

    To wrap up.

    Goodbye De Waal, now give Cronje a chance!
    Just Keep going. WP IS on an upwards curve (FACT) and if they keep in this direction, they will eventually win a final.
    4 Finals in one year, and 2 cups brought home, is testimony of this. MUCH better than previous years.

  • 39

    I see the knives are out for Scahlla & Alistair Coetzee………. hokaai wena… WP had a damn good season, reaching both Finals of our best Franchise and Provincial Competitions…

    On the day the Sharks were hungrier, they were lucky enough that individual brilliance paid off for at least 3 of their players (Lambie, Mvovo, McLeod) and also for Albert’s solid game.

    WP can hold their heads high…

    Congrats to the Sharks….

    … but be very careful to elevate a youngster like Lambie to cult status too early….

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