Sharks smash woeful WP

Sharks smash woeful WP

15 Sep 2012

RYAN VREDE saw the Sharks comprehensively beat Western Province 43-27 in difficult conditions at Kings Park.

Durban was battered with a sustained torrential downpour which completely waterlogged the surface. This made any sort of skill beyond a high punt or forward-based phase play near impossible and consequently adversely affected the quality of the match. The Sharks mastered the conditions while WP sunk. Furthermore, their discipline was atrocious, with Jebb Sinclair and Tyrone Holmes red carded for punching and Wilhelm van der Sluys (harshly) yellow carded.

Bombs were blended with grinding forward play, the Sharks better at taking advantage of the infringements forced through this method, Meyer Bosman kicking five penalties to go with four conversions for a 23 point haul.

Despite dominating large passages of play, WP simply never threatened to regularly break down a physical and accurate Sharks defensive unit. Their rolling maul got some purchase, but beyond that their tactical kicking game lacked the consistent precision to drive them into good field positions and their ball-in-hand play was uninspiring. The Sharks absorbed the pressure well, refusing to undermine their cause by becoming loose and profited as a result.

Bosman and Demetri Catrakilis traded three pointers to get the scoreboard going before Sharks flank Jacques Botes finished a slick move. The match meandered through dour passages thereafter, Bosman and Catrakilis continuing their boot war to leave the Sharks 16-12 ahead at the break.

Bosman banked six more points after the restart and the odds swung in the Sharks’ favour when Sinclair decked Jean Deysel to earn an early shower. Keegan Daniel scored shortly thereafter, sniping through the middle of a ruck to score.

WP’s rebuttal was good, Louis Schreuder driving over from close range after the defensive line had been depleted, Catrakilis adding the extras. But that good work was undone when Holmes jabbed Botes, who rubbed salt into the wounds by scoring shortly thereafter.

Schreuder intercepted and sprinted 80m to score, giving WP faint hope of what would have been a remarkable result in the circumstances. But Joe Pietersen missed the conversion that would have put them in contention for a draw. The game ended with a five-man WP scrum conceding a penalty try.


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  • 51.I am a stormer: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:28 pm

    Jean Deysel has got a glass jaw.

  • 52.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:29 pm

    Both off. Deysel only for 10. Bet he wishes he also got a good shot in now.

  • 53.kaksioek: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:30 pm

    Isn’t there anyone smarter than Veldsman who could be TMO? Embarrassing.

  • 54.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:30 pm

    Eish some lekker fisty cuffs! If only it was Meyer on the recieving end! :O

  • 55.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:30 pm

    :lol: Guns!

  • 56.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:31 pm

    @I am a stormer-51: Hardly. Hit most people with a solid short punch like that to the jaw and they’ll go down. It was very sweetly struck.

  • 57.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:32 pm

    @kaksioek-53: He can’t speak the language or interpret the laws. Surely those are the only two criteria for the job?

  • 58.I am a stormer: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:32 pm

    @katman-56:

    One for the records.

    Probably on youtube as we speak.

  • 59.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:33 pm

    It seemed Deysel was still controlled tried to milk the Red to me. I thaught Jebb set Deyself off in first place though.. Good chip to the chin none the less.. DEYSEL prob does wish now rather he got a sold punch in for the yellow..

  • 60.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:34 pm

    Sunny Bin would’ve enjoyed today’s games

  • 61.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:36 pm

    Thought*

  • 62.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:37 pm

    Daniels u beaut!!

  • 63.Transformation: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:38 pm

    this game is kak…

  • 64.kaksioek: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:39 pm

    @katman-57: A lucrative career in the South African judiciary awaits.

  • 65.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:39 pm

    At least if the Argies beat the blarry Kangaroos we could have feld a bit better!! :D

  • 66.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:40 pm

    Fok dont lef that moffie vander heever score sis man!

  • 67.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:42 pm

    @Transformation-63: not as KAK as that Bulls display against WeePeePee a fortnight ago and thoso hobos calling themselves Bokka ey though Tranie!! ;)

  • 68.Nanashi: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:43 pm

    Jirre, if a guppie supporter can’t even get their player’s name right. It’s DanieL not Daniels. Varksteaks man.

  • 69.Hondo: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:43 pm

    Is Aplon wearing a Life Vest?

  • 70.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:47 pm

    What’s this

    Boxing match?

    SHAUN!

  • 71.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:47 pm

    Is there no way to circumvent the Veldsman channel?

  • 72.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:48 pm

    Der wuz no provukashun. He wuz only held by de blek player.

    Huh?

  • 73.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:48 pm

    Fuuuck me province a real bunch of thugs! They all on the same roids Cycle or what!?

  • 74.kaksioek: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:49 pm

    More Veldsman = fewer Problems. I’m conflicted.

  • 75.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:49 pm

    Will WP finish with any loosies on the field?

  • 76.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:50 pm

    Ha ha well worth the Punch! Holmes must feel like a real f tool now.. Blarry thug bafoon..

  • 77.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:50 pm

    We likes to all talk like such.

    Saaaarks!

  • 78.I am a stormer: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:51 pm

    That was just plain dof from Holmes. While Sinclair was provoked but was also dof.

    AC’s loose forward cupboard is just a little bit more bare right now.

  • 79.fantasyrugbyscout: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:51 pm

    Looks like Province have punched themselves out here.

  • 80.Hondo: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:52 pm

    Shimanga is back for WP?!

  • 81.phil72: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:53 pm

    After some time to think and some advise I have reconsidered

    1 Guthro (best tight forward we have by far)
    2 Bismark (Fetcher and good all round forward)
    3 Coenie (offers more than just scrumming)
    4 Bakkies (fck all the pretenders)
    5 Daniesour (fck all the pretenders)
    6 Burger (world class well balanced loosie. Fetcher and ball carrier)
    7 Alberts (will create go forwards ball and good on defence but only a 40min player)
    8 Vermeulen (solid)
    9 Fourie Du Preez – CAPTAIN (special player)
    10 Goosen (Will be one of the best)
    11 JP Pietersen (world class finisher)
    12 Taute (game plan)
    13 Jacques fourie (only option)
    14 Habana (getting back to form)
    15 Frans Steyn (flyhalves do not enjoy kicking at him)

    16 Chilli (underrated)
    17 Beast (Could be a good impact player)
    18 Etsebeth (Give him 20min)
    19 Flo (good cover)
    20 Spies (to replace Alberts after 30min and good cover)
    21 Lambie ( warm the bench)
    22 Hougaard (give him 20 min)

  • 82.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:56 pm

    SHAUN!!!!

  • 83.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:56 pm

    Ha ha, this is a joke.

  • 84.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:56 pm

    @Nanashi-68: Chill bru its the DanieL Plural effect, “Daniels” because its like there is more than one of him on the pitch!

  • 85.I am a stormer: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:56 pm

    12 against 15. Now that’s a contest. And only a handul of points in it.

  • 86.fantasyrugbyscout: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:56 pm

    Province running out of space on the bench.

  • 87.kaksioek: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:57 pm

    Prrrrrrrrrrrroooooooooooooooobbbbbbbbbbbbblllllllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemmmmmmmmmmmmssssss

  • 88.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:57 pm

    @phil72-81: That’s a very good team and bench. Not sold on Danie though, but the rest are rock solid.

  • 89.Dawn: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:57 pm

    Shaun catch a skrik when this ref shout at him

  • 90.phil72: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:57 pm

    Dean Greyling has rubbed off on them?

  • 91.heboric: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:58 pm

    Bryce Lawrence is that you

  • 92.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:59 pm

    @fantasyrugbyscout-86: I saw Alistair on the radio to the ABSA people to see if they can loan them the red couch.

  • 93.Guns: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 20:59 pm

    No man! NOT Another Foken dom twit kicking Morne wannabie…

  • 94.rangerman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 21:00 pm

    The tmo and ref must be drunk surely?

  • 95.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 21:00 pm

    Brok wants the bench too.

  • 96.phil72: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 21:00 pm

    Back break boys taking it the silly side from all angles tonight!

  • 97.Hondo: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 21:00 pm

    It’s amazing how physical and aggressive are the WP forwards today!
    few hours ago, Louw, Vermeulen and Bekker were the perfect choir boys at Duendin, they were patting McCaw and Reed the whole test as if the ABs were their beloved pets,
    such an about turn ;)

  • 98.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 21:02 pm

    Can’t Chadwick’s socks stay up? What’s the problem there?

  • 99.i_love_u_bakkiesbotha: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 21:03 pm

    @Guns-28:
    you saw the blueprint today of what is to come.
    that was a glimpse into the matrix
    heyneke is the one

    or maybe goosen

    basically one of them is the one

    thats what i’m saying

  • 100.katman: Reply to this comment
    15 Sep 2012, 21:04 pm

    That’s a try. But this is Veldsman. He might just call it a double fault.

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