Canes vs Sharks

Canes4life

The Canes will head into this one with a lot of confidence, something that Justin Marshall believes has been a bit of an omen in the past with their tenacity to switch off after solid performances, failing to back up the following week. I would have to disagree. The coaching set up at the Canes and the new culture they have instilled in this side will surely put them in good stead leading into the game at the Shark Tank. Plumtree and Boyd know the Sharks inside out so that will be a huge advantage for us. I believe if the Canes play with the same attitude and guys like Michael Fatialofa can d-up the way they did against the Lions then I think it will be a long night for a Sharks team coming back from NZ and missing key players like Cobus Reniech, Jacques Potgieter, Marcell Coetzee, Phillip van der Walt and Ruan Botha.

Stargazer

Canes4life

I would have persisted with Jason Woodward. He was just starting to find some form if you ignore the blunder against the Chiefs. He has been fairly solid and is starting to punch holes more often on attack with his size
 
Overall its a good squad and it should to the business in Durban.

Winger

Woodward on form looks very good. But when he has a quiet game like he did last week he offers almost nothing. That's an issue with him. He is too inconsistent
 
Shields was quiet last week. He needs to up his game this week. But this is the starting best side. My only concern is the lack of game time for other options in a number of positions. Esp HB and 1st 5. I agree with these selections though and just hope there are not any injuries in these positions if they make the finals. (who is the 7 cover)

Canes4life

That's the same with Marshall though. If he isn't in form then he doesn't really have the x factor to create much else. He deserves another crack though I guess considering he was inform before his concussion. 
 
In terms of having open=side cover on the bench I guess Victor Vito can cover there if need be. He started there for the All Blacks against Canada in WC 2011. Actually id prefer someone like Mark Abbott off the bench rather than Callum Gibbins. Gibbins doesn't have too much impact at this level. That showed in last years final when Ardie was ruled out and he was forced to step into his shoes. 
 
I know its a risk against the Reds next week but I would like to see TTT and Black get a chance in the halves with Barrett and Perenara as insurance on the bench. They need some game time and I think the Reds will be the perfect challenge for them.

Winger

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That's the same with Marshall though. If he isn't in form then he doesn't really have the x factor to create much else. He deserves another crack though I guess considering he was inform before his concussion. 
 
In terms of having open=side cover on the bench I guess Victor Vito can cover there if need be. He started there for the All Blacks against Canada in WC 2011. Actually id prefer someone like Mark Abbott off the bench rather than Callum Gibbins. Gibbins doesn't have too much impact at this level. That showed in last years final when Ardie was ruled out and he was forced to step into his shoes. 
 
I know its a risk against the Reds next week but I would like to see TTT and Black get a chance in the halves with Barrett and Perenara as insurance on the bench. They need some game time and I think the Reds will be the perfect challenge for them.
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The thing with the Canes now is they can't afford to lose any more games. And the coaches seem to have gone the Marshall as cover for 1st route anyway with JGP as the next half options. So TT and Black will (thankfully) not happen as a starting combination
 
Agree on Gibbins. Very limited as a player. Vito would be a much better 7 option

Stargazer

Sharks
1. Tendai Mtawarira (c) 2. Franco Marais 3. Lourens Adriaanse 4. Etienne Oosthuizen 5. Stephan Lewies 6. Keegan Daniel 7. Jean-Luc du Preez 8. Daniel du Preez
9. Michael Claassens 10. Garth April 11. Lwazi Mvovo 12. Andre Esterhuizen 13. Paul Jordaan 14. JP Pietersen 15. Willie le Roux
 
Reserves:
16. Chiliboy Ralepelle 17. Dale Chadwick 18. Thomas du Toit 19. Hyron Andrews 20. Jean Deysel 21. Stefan Ungerer 22. Pat Lambie 23. Odwa Ndungane

Canes4life

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The thing with the Canes now is they can't afford to lose any more games. And the coaches seem to have gone the Marshall as cover for 1st route anyway with JGP as the next half options. So TT and Black will (thankfully) not happen as a starting combination
 
Agree on Gibbins. Very limited as a player. Vito would be a much better 7 option
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I would rather Black run the cutter than Marshall if Beaudy gets injured. Plus Black has the best boot in the squad in regards to kicking goals and that could be vital come the playoffs, TTT too is an exciting talent but is untested at this level. I would love to see them get a run at some point in the season. Maybe if/once we are confirmed in the playoffs they may give them a go to blow out the cobwebs. Both are still very young (20 I think) so I guess the coaches want them to watch and learn this season and only take part if need be.

KiwiMurph

Sharks up 3-0 - James Marshall a tad lucky not to be binned.

KiwiMurph

Ardie Savea with the turnover penalty win and then Perenara takes the quck tap and kicks it out - could see that coming.

Rancid Schnitzel

Nothing new, but TJP is a fucking idiot.

Tordah

really like that ref van der Westhuizen

KiwiMurph

Nice play Canes - Goodes try. Coles is running very effectively.

Rancid Schnitzel

Nice try. Sharks' D very good.

KiwiMurph

Good lineout maul D by Canes.

KiwiMurph

Some aimless kicking from Barrett and Le Roux. Sharks 10 April looks a good player.

KiwiMurph

Very nice try Sharks. Some soft D by Fatialofa, Barrett and Julian Savea.

Rancid Schnitzel

Those Ivan Drago twins aren't bad.

Tordah

piss weak tackling attempt by Fatialofa and good work by the Sharks and after a few phases JP Pietersen in. 8-8 HT

Siam

SAvea J has to do better than that on defense doesn't he?
 
He's done that about 3 weeks now. It's bloody difficult defending in that circumstance but I'd bet there's a better technique than that that Wayne Smith has passed on

The Silver Fern

Canes vs Sharks