The Natal Sharks again ran out victors in their second straight game against French opposition, this time against Toulouse on February 11, 2016. Garth April and Sbura Sithole both scored tries for the visitors Continue reading “Natal Sharks vs Toulouse 2016 Friendly 31-17 Highlights Garth April Try Video”
Month: February 2016
New SARPA President 2016- Eben Etzebeth replaces Bismarck du Plessis
Stormers and Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been named as the new SARPA president (South African Rugby Players Association) for 2016, replacing Sharks hooker Bismarck du Plessis, who has moved north to join Montpellier.
It’s a massive honour for me to be entrusted with the responsibility of representing professional players in South Africa in this manner
Bismarck has done a sterling job representing all professional players over the past five years and I aim to continue the legacy he has left behind.
Under his leadership, our organisation has made huge strides, which have contributed to the organisation’s efforts in creating a better environment for professional rugby players in South Africa
SARPA Executive Committee 2016: Eben Etzebeth (President), Clemen Lewis (vice-President), Blake Kyd, Juan de Jongh, Teboho Mohoje, Kevin Luiters, Zenay Jordaan, Steph Roberts and Warren Whiteley Continue reading “New SARPA President 2016- Eben Etzebeth replaces Bismarck du Plessis”
Video First 9 Point Rugby Try 2016- Barend Janse van Rensburg Pukke vs Tuks 2016
A set of rules are being trialled at the 2016 Varsity Cup in South Africa, and one of them is a 9 point try. Here is the first one ever scored, by Pukke’s Barend Janse Van Rensburg vs Tuks Continue reading “Video First 9 Point Rugby Try 2016- Barend Janse van Rensburg Pukke vs Tuks 2016”
Pat Lambie Injury Latest News February 2016- Sharks flyhalf to be out for 6-8 weeks
Edit- 16 February, 2016– Sharks medical team have confirmed that Lambie will be out for 12 weeks (3 months). Ruan Botha and Franna Kleinhans will be also on the sidelines for a similar duration
Patrick Lambie picked up a shoulder injury in the Sharks’ recent friendly win (29-21) over RC Toulon, and the Durban based outfit have been rocked by the news that the Springbok flyhalf is expected to be out for close to two months.
The Sharks have Joe Pietersen and the young Inny Radebe as cover for Lambie, but neither quite in the same class as the former Michaelhouse star Continue reading “Pat Lambie Injury Latest News February 2016- Sharks flyhalf to be out for 6-8 weeks”