The Sharks squad for the new season is taking shape and what is encouraging is that it seems that the only players leaving the Sharks are Steven Sykes who will Join the Kings in Port Elizabeth as well as Piet Lindeque who will be furthering his studies and rugby career at the university of Pretoria although the latter not yet confirmed.
As the sharks look forward to their 2013 season the squad so far has a very settled look to it, although the announcement of the squad has a very settled look to it, the fact that all contracts are in order allows for great continuity.
With a settled squad the Sharks coaching staff can put better structures in place as for when rotation or injuries occur, the positive depth of the squad in each position of course will allow for momentum and continuity.
The Sharks have been very fortunate the last few year regarding loss of players nor an influx of new players which means the coaching staff have a very settled squad to work with and this being the case again as they prepare for the new season ahead.
Great news for the Sharks is that Springbok and Sharks loose forward Marcel Coetzee has agreed and signed a new contract until 2015 with the likes of Pat Lambie, Louis Ludik and Francois Steyn still contracted till end 2014.
The rest of the squad remain on contracts that extend for various lengths which means that the coaching staff will have very little disruption to their squad as they plan for the short and long term future.
Ryan Kankowski, will return to The Sharks on 15 February to be available for the start of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament having then completed his short term(six months) contract in Japan.
The Sharks have also agreed to loan terms for the Lions pair of lock Franco van der Merwe and former Sharks crowd-favourite Butch James. Butch’s role will to provide depth at flyhalf as well as to mentor the younger players in the system, helping to bring through the likes of Fred Zeilinga, Robert du Preez (son of former Sharks and Springbok Robert) and Jean-Luc du Plessis (son of former Springbok Carel).
Franco van der Merwe, currently with the Boks squad ahead of the end of year tour, will join up with The Sharks later in the year, said he was excited and thrilled to be playing Super Rugby with The Sharks next year.
An excited Franco admitted he was really happy when he learnt he was going to play for the Sharks in their super rugby 2013 season. ” There is so much experience there, lots of Springboks in the team and I am looking forward to being part of a nice, family culture. I know a few of the guys there and I know there is a positive vibe in the team, a good team culture. I’m also looking forward to staying in Durban.
The big lock forward also had praise for coach John Pumtree and felt honoured to be a part of and playing with the team and coach of the year.
There is also plenty of exciting young talent available to the senior squad for the future. Amongst the players representing the SA Under 21 World Champions , Pieter-Steph du Toit and Paul Jordaan who have both played for The Sharks, there is further depth in Franco Marais, Allan Dell and Nicolaas van Dyk.
The squad here is 53 players of youth and senior players from which the final squad will be formed as the 2013 season nears.
BACKS:
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Full Back: Louis Ludick, Riaan Viljoen, Gouws Prinsloo
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Right Wing: JP Pietersen, Odwa Ndugane
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Outside Center: Paul Jordaan, Tyler Fisher, Marius Joubert
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Inside Center: Frans Steyn, Tim Whitehead, Meyer Bosman, Heimer Williams
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Left Wings: Lwazi Mvovo, Sibusiso Sithole, Rosco Speckman
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Flyhalf: Patrick Lambie, Butch James, Fred Zeilinga, Robert Du Preez jnr, Jean-Luc Du Plessis
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ScrumHalf: Cobus Reinach, Charl Mcleod, Conrad Hoffmann, Hanco Venter
FORWARDS:
- Eighthman: Ryan Kankowski, Keegan Daniel, Lubabalo Mtembu
- Flank: Willem Alberts, Jean Deysel, Marcel Coetzee, Jacques Botes, Chris Cloete, Franscois Kleinhans, Brynhard Stander
- Lock: Anton Bresler, Jandre Marais, Peet Marais, Pieter- Stef Du Toit, Franco VD Merwe
- Tighthead Prop: Jannie Du Plessis, Wiehann Herbst, Jullian Redelinghuys, Nick schonert
- Hooker: Bismark Du Plessis, Craig Burden, Kyle Cooper, Monde Hadebe, Franco Marais
- Loosehead Prop: Tendai Mtawarira, Dale Chadwick, Danie Mienie, Allan Dell, Nicolaas Van Dyk
Of course some players cover more than one position and there is also the possibility of another player or two joining the Sharks from elsewhere but that for the most is what the squad should look like come 2013.
The Sharks Super Rugby campaign kicks off against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday 23 February 2013, with the first home game at Mr Price KINGS PARK taking place against the Stormers on Saturday 2 March.
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Okay tried again nothing coming up. Did have it early and just deleted it.
see just as i say that it does not worl 😆
60 @ Sharks_forever:
See the link you have just posted… see the “feature=player_detailpage&” part in the middle… if you take that out… the video will work… guaranteed!
Okay not working………….hahahahaha.
Get the video play it in full, then click on share then click on embed click on there copy and then come and paste here. Worked earlier as I had it and deleted it. Now just can’t seem to get it.
@ Puma:
you will need flash player i guess
it is a free download
@ grootblousmile:
thats bro will check it now and edit
64 @ Puma:
DO NOT GO TO EMBED
I have changed the whole thing so that you just need the URL address at the top!
65 @ Sharks_forever:
I do have it. It worked earlier and the other day when I got another video. Not sure why it is not working now. Had it earlier and put it here, but never submitted, just thought ag, will wait until some are logged on, so deleted it. Now just can’t get it at all.
67 @ grootblousmile:
Okay but it did work earlier like that. Had it now just can’t get it that way.
Will try it that way then. Jeez this is like hard work……..
ok edited that one ans it’s fixed thanks rudi
Tjarkie, there is still a “;” between the “?” and the “v”
Take the “;” out
(OK, I see the “;” is out now and it works…)
Rudi how was the evening yesterday with handbriekie?? hope you guys had a great time
By the way i see the Sharks won the national 7’s tourney at loftus earlier today??
Tjarkie,
A general guidline…. take everything between the “?” and the “v” out… that is the simplest form of the URL
@ Puma:
😆 Pooms atlast the Shaarks have some silver ware 😆
download that flash if it tells you too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vs_hsHZxHY24
73 @ Sharks_forever:
Had a great Fondu last night… kuiered till after midnight, was great!
@ grootblousmile:
KK got it thanks boet,
76 @ Puma:
Ahhhh, you’ve got it, Mr Rickety Knees!
@ grootblousmile:
Good to hear boet,
76
Okay gremlins at work now, how did I all of a sudden get that up???? 🙂
@ grootblousmile:
Bwahahahahaha @ Mr rickety knees,
79 @ grootblousmile:
Jeez like damn hard work that…..hehehe.
82 @ Sharks_forever:
83 @ Puma:
Fark, you can’t say I can’t teach an old dog new tricks… hehehehe
@ Puma:
😆 Pooms, bloody old timers
77 @ grootblousmile:
I love fondues have not had one for years. We used to have them often, especially when my Scots visitors come over, you eat too much though, but they are great.
87 @ Puma:
Handbriekie and myself were married for 11 years yesterday…
… and a Fondu is a cosy dinner….
85 @ grootblousmile:
Pooms here is another great group, not sure if you have heard of them??
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