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Video Odwa Ndungane try vs Crusaders 2007 for Sharks (Ruan Pienaar sideline conversion- Sharks 27-26 Crusaders)

Long serving Natal Sharks wing Odwa Ndungane makes his 249th and final appearance for the Durban franchise this weekend in the Currie Cup, and here we take a look at one of his most memorable tries- the last minute winner when the Sharks won 27-26 against the Crusaders in Durban back in the 2007 Super Rugby season. Ruan Pienaar slotted in a tough conversion from the sideline to send Sharks fans into delirium. A great counter-attacking Sharks try, and one where Adi Jacobs played a pivotal role.

This was also the game where Ndungane had botched a certain gimme try earlier in the game with the scores tied at 13-13. He redeemed himself and how! Continue reading “Video Odwa Ndungane try vs Crusaders 2007 for Sharks (Ruan Pienaar sideline conversion- Sharks 27-26 Crusaders)”

Leolin Zas Sharks Signing- Makazole Mapimpi & Robert Du Preez Jnr to move to Natal too

The Sharks have pulled off a triple coup of sorts, with the acquisitions from Leolin Zas and Robert du Preez Junior from Western Province/Stormers and Makazole Mapimpi from the Cheetahs. All three signings are practically 100% done- just haven’t been officially confirmed by the Sharks. The three are in addition to lock Gideon Koegelenberg, whom the Sharks have acquired on a two year deal from Zebre.

Wing Mapimpi impressed during Super Rugby with the Kings in 2017- check out this video where he embarrassed Karmichael Hunt, and is currently playing for Free State/Cheetahs.

The Sharks are a bit short on pacy wings, with Sbu Nkosi and Kobus van Wyk the only real speedsters in the side. Odwa Ndungane and Lwazi Mvovo, the other wings, are the other side of 30, with Mvovo also looked upon as a full back option. Continue reading “Leolin Zas Sharks Signing- Makazole Mapimpi & Robert Du Preez Jnr to move to Natal too”

Kobus van Wyk June van der Westhuizen Marriage 2017- Sharks Rugby Winger Married

Sharks winger and former Baby Bok Kobus van Wyk got married to girlfriend June van der Westhuizen earlier this year. He missed a Currie Cup game for the Sharks owing to his marriage!

Van Wyk played at outside centre in South Africa’s 2012 JWC final win over New Zealand at Newlands Continue reading “Kobus van Wyk June van der Westhuizen Marriage 2017- Sharks Rugby Winger Married”

Warren Whiteley named 58th Springbok Captain- Bok Squad to face France 2017- 31 Man Roster

Golden Lions eighthman Warren Whiteley has been named by coach Allister Coetzee as South Africa’s 58th rugby captain after the retirement of Adriaan Strauss.

While Whiteley has excelled at Super Rugby level and possesses excellent communication and leadership skills, there are a few who still doubt whether he is South Africa’s best option at 8, with his performances not quite at the level of what Duane Vermeulen produced at test level for the Boks. The Stormers loose forward was one of the best players during the Heyneke Meyer era before his departure to French outfit Toulon.

Vermeulen is one of four overseas players included in this squad, with the others being Steven Kitshoff, Francois Hougaard and Frans Steyn.

The Golden Lions (9) and Stormers (7) make up half the squad, with the Bulls (5), Sharks (4), Overseas (4) and Cheetahs (2) finishing the 31 member list. Continue reading “Warren Whiteley named 58th Springbok Captain- Bok Squad to face France 2017- 31 Man Roster”