Sharks want try feast
30 May 2006
Everybody lauded the Sharks for their attacking efforts in the Super 14, but scrumhalf Craig Davidson expects even more five-pointers in the Currie Cup.
The Sharks scored the second-most tries in the Super 14 this season (42) and aim to continue that trend according to their scrumhalf.
“We are not going to change the way we played in the Super 14, we want to score tries. We want to win each game, but we want to do it by throwing the ball around,” Davidson told keo.co.za.
The Sharks were cruelly denied a spot in the Super 14 playoffs this year, and the Wildebeest side suffered a narrow defeat in the Vodacom Cup final. But the current Currie Cup squad remain positive according to Davidson.
“There was obvious disappointment in the Super 14 when the Bulls went through, and I don’t want to talk out of turn, but I think the Stormers let us down a bit there. And then in the Vodacom Cup, the Wildebeest were robbed of a home final. If it was held in Durban, we would have won by 20 points.”
Despite these setbacks, the Sharks squad remain positive for the upcoming Currie Cup campaign. “The players have not had much time to rest, but are enjoying their rugby,” remarked Davidson.
The depth in the squad is also being pointed as one of its strengths. “We’ve been lucky that when we lost a lot of players to the Springboks that their was just so much talent still available. When those guys left there were so many quality players waiting to take their place. The competition within the side is incredible.”
The internal battle at No. 9 between Davidson and Ruan Pienaar is a happy headache for any coach to have. But Davidson is fully behind the popular theory that Pienaar is destined for the green and gold jersey. “He’s had such an outstanding season, and I just hope he gets his opportunity soon.”
By Jon Cardinelli
34 Comments
30 May 2006, 13:37 pm
Satan!!!!!
30 May 2006, 13:45 pm
Well obviously you are going to score more tries in the Currie Cup than the Super 14. In the Currie Cup you don’t exactly play teams like the Crusaders, Waratahs & Hurricanes.
30 May 2006, 13:46 pm
go sharks!!!!!
30 May 2006, 13:47 pm
but u also dont play 13 games…
think the sharks has what it takes… good coaching staff and some exciting young talent!! cant wait for the CC… will be very interestng, especially with this mindsetand approach of the sharks!
30 May 2006, 13:53 pm
Dude, the Stormers did let you down. They also let themselves and their very long-suffering fans down. The one phrase that came to mind during the Newlands slaughter was “like a deer caught in the headlights”.
It was a bloody nightmare.
30 May 2006, 14:01 pm
“Natal forever strong…”
30 May 2006, 14:05 pm
bigg
Maybe he’s trying to get back into the springbok team again. Something that will never happen for him again.
But i am sure the sharks will do good for themselves this year.
30 May 2006, 14:10 pm
big g
You actually play 14 games. 7 teams home and away!
30 May 2006, 14:11 pm
thanx supa… geeze thats maybe a bit too much!
30 May 2006, 14:12 pm
“Stormers let us down”
You should NEVER rely on the Stormers in the first place! and you should play yourself in a position where fate is in your own hands!
30 May 2006, 14:14 pm
Andre – He will never ever get back in the bok side let alone the Sharks. He will be lucky to make the second side with Ruan there
30 May 2006, 14:16 pm
big g
The teams thats gonna suffer are those without depth (when injuries take their toll)! Valke, Pumas etc. Even the WP might struggle! Sharks and bulls will be OK although they might lose a few to the Boks. Wildebeeste and Blou bulle did well in Vodacom cup. WP has a lots of Boks and their VCup side did’nt do too well either. Poor rugbrekers…
30 May 2006, 14:33 pm
Zzzzzzz……
30 May 2006, 14:41 pm
Jon Cardinelli
are you Keo in disguise.
30 May 2006, 14:45 pm
must be a new journo, the face of Keo is changing rapidly.
30 May 2006, 14:48 pm
Bob, I’ve found you!
30 May 2006, 14:57 pm
Now who would have thought that the Sharks want to score tries…yawn…
30 May 2006, 15:01 pm
Ikeys
How was the meeting?
30 May 2006, 15:33 pm
boohoo the sharks were robbed. let’s see if they even make the CC final this season.
30 May 2006, 15:43 pm
Hey Bob, lynn511consulting@hotmail.com to see if your bark is bigger than your bite!
Meeting went well!
30 May 2006, 15:55 pm
JUSM who said the Sharks were robbed???
30 May 2006, 15:56 pm
Okkie Oosthuizen
30 May 2006, 16:24 pm
davidson jou suurgat, jy kan mar bly wees ruan is nie daar nie, hys 20 keer beter as jy, jy sal nooit gametime kry as hy daar is nie. o,ja en dan is mathie ook daar, lyk my jys die nuwe splinters drol
30 May 2006, 16:36 pm
Ikey
Does posting your email address generate a lot of mail.
Has this Jon Cardinelli chap mailed you yet, beware of him, he sounds as if he could be one of those Latin type chaps who still lives with his folks.
30 May 2006, 16:38 pm
Bulls to win ccup comfortably…
30 May 2006, 16:40 pm
Ag sweet!
Lurv is in the air.
30 May 2006, 16:57 pm
sharks want try feast…
stormers want bum feast…
and the spears want any feast…
30 May 2006, 17:08 pm
Q: Is Tony Brown involved in the CC or is he only contracted to the Sharks outfit for S14 duties?
30 May 2006, 17:10 pm
only S14 duties, he’s going back to japan cause he coudnt get out of the contract…
30 May 2006, 17:27 pm
Cape Shark,
Davidson. In quotes.
(ok he was talking about the wildebeest. sheesh)
30 May 2006, 17:37 pm
CSI -
A: Tony is contracted for CC to Natal.
30 May 2006, 17:39 pm
A: Actually the Lions have poached him. They need a coach!!!
Or is it Griquas who have stolen the Spears spot.
Actually he is leaving, but Butch is back…
30 May 2006, 23:01 pm
Will Davidson get much game time?
31 May 2006, 14:02 pm
yes and the bulls will feast on the sharks
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