Comments on: Lambie at 10 for Sharks

By: Brigadier Van Zyl

Brigadier Van Zyl — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:49:30 +0000

sharks have had a squad strong enough to win the superrugby for quite some time already.
Personally, their brand and approach to rugby leaves them short when they need to grind out a win someway/somehow.
Solve that and they solve the puzzle.

By: Freerider

Freerider — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:12:21 +0000

Hougaard only makes the bench @ the Bulls and our wise Bok coach starts him on the wing while there are capable players in the team. Very interesting.

By: Puma

Puma — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:02:58 +0000

@rangerman-53: @Kev E-54: Yes really looking forward to seeing this team play in next years SR.

By: Kev E

Kev E — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:39:16 +0000

@Puma-51: Ah the prospect of seeing this young (but also experienced) back line on show next year is mouthwatering! Thumbs-up to John Plumtree for his player management and for the depth that he has created in the Sharks squad! Happy days!

By: rangerman

rangerman — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:38:37 +0000

@Puma-51: ja, the sharks are building a backline that will be fearsome and complement the awesome pack we have had for the last few years.

By: Kev E

Kev E — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:36:31 +0000

Our youngsters need a bit of time to mature and find their feet, even the likes of Lambie. Rhule is one of the youngsters that needs to be managed properly by the Cheetahs and by whoever he eventually signs for (who in their right mind would stay in Bloem if that had the chance to stay and play in Durbs or CT? Am I right or am I right?). The future of SA rugby looks good but (and there always is a but let’s hope that the money-hungry administrators manage these players properly and take note from the All Blacks as how to manage a superstar who’s presence and physical condition are vital to a winning formula.

By: Puma

Puma — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:34:49 +0000

@rangerman-49: Yes Meyer's treatment of Lambie and Mvovo was disgraceful. Hope both have a great game tomorrow night. Both now might be rusty. but that is to be expected. For sure can't wait to see Fransie, Jordaan and also Lambie with Reinach there. Really looking forward to Super Rugby next year after the junk rugby our Boks dished up.

By: Puma

Puma — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:32:08 +0000

@rangerman-47: Howzit Ranger, What you think of our backline for tomorrow night? Jeez if it does not rain think we could see some good rugby coming from them.

By: rangerman

rangerman — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:31:47 +0000

rhule is certainly a talent of note.

rate that kid.

but mvov’s must show the bok coach the finger and perform because putting hougie on the wing was utter bs imo.

cant wait to see fransie and paul jordaan play together next year.

By: Puma

Puma — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:27:23 +0000

@sharks_lover-46: I know. Also think Mvovo will get better. Played really well for Sharks this year. Just that Rhule is only 20 years old. Big strong young player. Think he is going to be a great will become one of the best like JPP. So have no idea how long he has signed with Cheetahs. No doubt will play there next year, but what about the following year? Would love for him to come to Sharks. I rate Sithole but really don't think he is the same mold as Rhule. Rhule will be world class in another year. Still have to see him play SR granted next year.

By: rangerman

rangerman — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:27:11 +0000

thank f uk pat is out of that bonehead meyers hands finally.

i fully expect some rustiness from pat this weekend after meyer really showed what a clueless chop he is but i have no fear pat will get better and better.

as for connie, what a player he is and though it would be good to have him at the sharks i think he should go to the stormers for the good of sa rugby.

roll on cc!

By: sharks_lover

sharks_lover — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:19:30 +0000

@Puma-45: Good player young Rhule, but where to for Mvov and Sithole then??

By: Puma

Puma — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:11:08 +0000

@sharks_lover-43: Wonder how long Rhule has signed for Cheetahs? Damn he is good. Now there is a player I would have loved to see at the Sharks.

By: Puma

Puma — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:07:50 +0000

@sharks_lover-43: I would like us to get the Lions LH. Mentioned that above. Would be awesome if we had that kinda cover for Beast. As for Jantjies I think it would mess one or the other around. Either Jantjies or Lambie will be sitting on the bench, or Lambie playing FB. I don't think that is good for either player. However, I would love to have both of these world class fhs at the Sharks then we would have cover at fh for the whole season. Just think like I said one or the other will take the fall on the bench or at fb. I personally think that would allow one of them to slip back in their play. They both need to start at fh all of the SR season, the only way is they both need to play for different franchise. For now Bosman has come on very nicely this CC season. He could be back up for Lambie during SR.

By: sharks_lover

sharks_lover — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:03:13 +0000

SO for me the Sharks need to get 2 players still to complete the puzzle

The Lions capt ( prop) and Jantjes

And of course get Bissy and Kanko back, both will only be back though come end Jan 2013

By: sharks_lover

sharks_lover — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:00:46 +0000

Another thing is people thinking Fransie is just a bash up artist? not so as seen so many times before you need a strong ball carrier come defender with good hands in the offload, Frans is that kind of player.

I believe the likes of Lambie, JOrdaan, Ludick, JPP, Mvovo could cause other teams major problems if they read and link with fransie, running off the ball into good spaces.

By: jacoshark

jacoshark — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:59:39 +0000

lambie will help the sharks to the CC title
and heyneke will look like the real d-oos he is

already clutching at straws as is with his selections thus far

heyneke out

By: sharks_lover

sharks_lover — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:56:55 +0000

@John Galt-37: Hohn it aint about Lambie excitement, its merely an observation as to how a coach from another province or country sees a player and where he should play.

As for Lambie playing 10?? it is prolly his most natural position and the fact thaat HM was busy slaughtering Lambies career ( well a few other players included) is what is making people get behind Lambie even more.

It is also a real pity Frans Steyn is injured, I would have liked to see the interplay between this backline?

15 Ludick
14 JPP
13 Jordaan
12 Frans
11 Mvovo
10 Lambie
09 Reinach

In saying that Whitehead has also been very good, and if they can all stay injury free the next few weeks could be interesting.

As for Taute going to Stormers i think thats a good call, Jantjes?? I would still like to see him coming to the Sharks, yes I believe Lambie should be the Starter at 10, but it is a long grueling tournament and when injuries occur it gets longer.

Lambie this past year spent a long time out due to injuries, what cover would we have then?? Zeilinga is not puttiing up his hands yet to be the replacement, And Bosman lacks consistancy there.

By: Puma

Puma — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:47:38 +0000

@John Galt-37: For sure. Hope the youngster is not too rusty after sitting on the bench for almost 2 months. Can't really judge him too much tomorrow night. Like you say hope he just has a solid game to get back into things.

By: Puma

Puma — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:42:25 +0000

@sharks_lover-36: Forgot to watch that show. Then Mitchell has said it before on one of the articles on another blog. Probably Lambies good defence and the way he reads the game, also his excellent distribution. Mitchell wanted JdJ/Taute at 13 with Lambie at 12 and think Goosen at 10 or Jantjies. Interesting that. Well we know for sure if he was our coach we would have all our play makers on the field playing and not some just wasting away on the bench. Think we need another Bok coach. For now just don't think Meyer has what it takes. Also read on Super Sport yesterday Meyer said he never selected Lambie at fh this year only because he never saw him play at fh as he was mostly used only at fb? Now really if he said that he is a liar. As we all know Pat played mostly at fh this year. Another thing selection for Boks will always be key. Meyer is still not sure who should start or not. Should have known by now. He changed his locks from the locks that smashed the ABs in Dunedin as well. Just makes one think that he is no too sure of himself.