Bulls slaughter Sharks

Pierre Spies was monumental in the Blue Bulls 50-32 destruction of the Sharks in Durban.

Spies scored a try, should have had two more and created all sorts of chaos on attack as the Bulls surged towards the Absa Currie Cup play-offs, while leaving the Sharks with plenty to do in the final fortnight.

Spies was one of many current and past Springboks on show, but on the night he was easily the best of the internationals, with Wynand Olivier a close second as the Bulls produced their finest performance in the competition.

Gary Botha also enjoyed his best match for some time as the Bulls forwards clobbered the Sharks with a physically superior display in the set phases and in the tackle.

The Sharks may try and find some consolation in the late withdrawal of AJ Venter, but to argue Venters absence was significant would be more fantasy than fact. It is doubtful 15 Venter’s would have dealt with a Bulls pack that played with purpose and the prospect of not making the competition’s play-offs.

The Lions late rally for a semi-final has increased interest in the competition with just one league point separating the Bulls, Western Province and Sharks after this weekend.

The Bulls played with urgency and the Sharks never matched them in desperation. The home side threatened with a few counter attacks and surprisingly took the lead 13-12 in the first quarter. It was not a reflection of the play and Derick Hougaard restored order with a penalty and the Bulls never trailed again.

They led 27-20 at halftime and enjoyed the comfort of the bonus point try before the start of the second half. They then crushed the home team spirits within a minute of the kick-off when Spies scored after a very good kick from the impressive Heini Adams. It was a score that settled the match and Botha, mindful of the importance of the league points differential, turned to Hougaard to kick invaluable second half points that could prove influential in a fortnight.

Hougaard ended with 20 points, but as a team the Bulls will reflect on a 50 point success that showed the character of the side.

Scorers
Sharks
Tries – JP Pietersen, Adi Jacobs, Warren Britz, Ryan Kankowski
Convs – Ruan Pienaar (3)
Pens – James (2)
D/goals -

Bulls
Tries – Hilton Lobberts, Wynand Olivier, Gary Botha, Akona Ndungane, Pierre Spies, Penalty try
Convs -Derick Hougaard (4)
Pens -Hougaard (4)
D/goals -

Teams
Sharks JP Pietersen, Odwa Ndungane, Waylon Murray, Bradley Barritt, Adrian Jacobs, Butch James, Ruan Pienaar, AJ Venter (captain), Jacques Botes, Warren Britz, Steve Sykes, Johann Muller, BJ Botha, Bismarck du Plessis and Kees Lensing. Subs: Jody Jenneker, Deon Carstens, Ryan Kankowski, Solly Tyibilika, Scott Mathie, Francois Steyn and Brent Russell.
Bulls 15. Johan Roets, 14. Akona Ndungane, 13. JP Nel, 12. Wynand Olivier, 11. Marius Delport, 10. Derick Hougaard, 9. Heini Adams, 8. Pedrie Wannenburg, 7. Hilton Lobberts, 6. Pierre Spies, 5. Francois van Schouwenburg, 4. Danie Rossouw, 3. Rayno Gerber, 2. Gary Botha (Captain) and 1. Jaco Engels. Subs: 16. Jan Adriaan Strauss, 17. Danie Thiart, 18. Adriaan Fondse, 19. Derick Kuun, 20. Neil Powell, 21. Morne Steyn and 22. Stefan Basson

Run of play

Warren Britz has taken over the captaincy after the late withdrawal of AJ Venter. As expected BJ Botha did also not start at tighthead prop. Sevens specialist Ryan Kankowski started at No 8 in Venter’s absence.

Opening five minutes belongs to the Bulls. They are the more physical at the breakdown and the early dominance leads to a try from SA under 21 star Hilton Lobberts. He shows a good step and strength to beat two tackles and score. Hougaard converts. 7-0.

Sharks almost score after Brad Barritt breaks the Bulls defence, but his pass is intercepted by Ndungane, who carries it over. Sharks attack from the scrum and win a penalty right in front of the posts, 10 metres out. Butch James goals the penalty. 7-3 to the Bulls after 8th minute.

Heinie Adams exposes JP Pietersen’s laziness under the high ball. The little scrumhalf chips and beats Pietersen for the collect. From the recycled ball Adi Jacobs is penalised. Bulls kick to the corner and from the lineout they drive for the corner. But they cough up the ball and the Sharks turn it over. Jacobs tries to kick the Sharks out of trouble, but only gets it as far as Ndungane, who beats two defenders and sets up the ruck. From the ruck Danie Rossouw finds Wynand Olivier, who beats Waylon Murray’s weak tackle to score. 12-3 to the Bulls. Hougaard’s touchline conversion misses.

Sharks haven’t had much ball and appear stunned at the physical dominance of the visitors. The home team are awarded a penalty for an illegal tackle. James goals it from 40 metres. Much needed points for the Sharks.

And more points for the Sharks. Bulls try and run the ball from a lineout on the Sharks 22. Awful pass mix up between Olivier and Hougaard. Sharks kicks through, win the race to the ball and from the recycled ball spread the ball wide to Pietersen who walks over untouched. Ruan Pienaar kicks the conversion. 13-12 to Sharks.

The Sharks score, against the run of play, has energised the Sharks. They are winning more ball and looking dangerous on attack. James puts Adi Jacobs into a gap, but the left winger knocks on and a potential try-scoring opportunity is lost.

Bulls lose Springbok loose-forward Pedrie Wannenburg through injury. Lobberts is impressive on the drive. Sharks penalised at the tackle and Hougaard, knowing the Bulls have the advantage, has a drop attempt. He misses. Penalty stays and Hougaard has a go from 30 metres. It is over. 15-13 to the Bulls after 25 minutes.

Pierre Spies drives strongly from a scrum attack. He makes 20 metres. The Sharks are guilty of three professional fouls in the next movement as the Bulls attack the tryline. Referee Mark Lawrence penalises the Sharks and sinbins Johan Muller. Bulls kick to the corner, drive the lineout and score through Gary Botha. 20-13 to Bulls. Hougaard’s touchline conversion misses.

The Sharks hit back with a fabulous counter attack started in their own 22. Kankowski is strong in the movement, so too Pienaar and Ndungane and Adi Jacobs finishes off the move. James converts. 20-all.

This time it is the Bulls who score from a Sharks mistake. Spies wins the Sharks lineout ball, drives up, Adams shifts it quickly to Olivier, who breaks the Sharks line and offloads superbly to Ndungane who has an easy run in. Hougaard nails a difficult conversion and the Bulls lead 27-20.

That’s halftime and the Bulls already have the bonus point for four tries.

The Bulls make it five tries in the first minute of the restart. Heinie Adams exposes the Sharks back three with a chip kick. Replacement back Francois Steyn fumbles the kick and Spies score the try when the bobbling ball sits up nicely. Hougaard converts. 34-20 to the Bulls.

The Bulls attack from the kick-off and Adams again puts the Sharks under pressure with a chip kick. The Bulls continue to apply the pressure and Spies is driven over. The decision is referred to the third official. He can’t make a call and the Bulls are awarded a five-metre scrum. Spies drives strongly and wins the Bulls a penalty. Content that they have the bonus point try, the Bulls kick for goal. 37-20 after 45 minutes.

Bulls counter attack through a kick through. Spies looks certan to score, but is taken out early and a penalty try is rightly awarded. 44-20 to Bulls after 50 minutes.

From the kick-off there is a charge down kick by Pienaar on Hougaard. Pienaar misses the ball in the ingoal area and Warren Britz follows up and scores. It is referred to the telly ref and he confirms the try. A very fortunate score for the home team, but they’ll take anything.

Brent Russell has finally been introduced on 55 minutes. Steyn is playing flyhalf with James having been replaced at halftime. Russell is playing wing and Jacobs has gone into the midfield for the injured Barritt.

The game has lost its structure and both teams are attacking regularly from turnover ball. Gary Botha is penalised for holding on and Steyn kicks to the corner. Sharks lineout and drive on Bulls 22, but they lose the ball and it sums up the type of match they’ve had.

The last two minutes have been atrocious. Turnovers and poor decision-making on both sides. The first hour has been played at a frenetic pace and the players are showing the strains. The Sharks are penalised and the Bulls kick for the corner to set up the lineout. Sharks defend the lineout well, but the Bulls retain possession and get a scrum feed.

Bulls stuff it up and Sharks counter, but typically they knock it on. Scrum feed to the Bulls on Sharks 22. The Sharks are penalised at the scrum and now the Bulls decide to kick at goal. Hougaard slots it. 47-27 after 67 minutes.

From the kick-off the Bulls attack and break the Sharks defence. Ndungane kicks ahead and Pietersen is caught in possession by Spies and Ndungane. He is penalised and Hougaard pops it over from 30 metres. And that’s the 50 for the Bulls.

Dick Muir finally sends on Solly Tyibilika after 70 minutes.

Pienaar ignites the Sharks as they search for the bonus point try. He is involved in the movement twice and Kankowski scores. Pienaar injures himself in the move and is replaced. Steyn misses the conversion. 50-32 with five minutes to go.


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  • 801.jondood: Reply to this comment

    I will be miffed if Bakkies goes.

    However I do remeber reading something where he stated that he will only play for 2 teams in his life.

    The Bulls and the Springbok.

    Time will tell.

  • 802.Jinx: Reply to this comment

    Skim

    You legend. Not only do you play in a hot rock band…you also the best scrum half on the blog.

    Go you mal thing go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 803.Jurgens: Reply to this comment

    Jinx

    lol..true he is doing quite well coaching westville boys high, they have lost one game this year and klapped some big guns, hilton, DHS, Micheal House and PMB colleage to name a few

  • 804.Jinx: Reply to this comment

    Jurgens

    I’m glad he is coaching well as he was the slowest fullback in the history of SA rugby.

  • 805.Jurgens: Reply to this comment

    Jinx

    and the tallest he sould have been a lock…lol

  • 806.Jinx: Reply to this comment

    Jurgens

    Well done for yesterday. It was a Bulls day. Now things are still tight and the business end of the competition is hotting up.

    Go well bru…

    It’s time for lunch. All the best.

  • 807.Skim: Reply to this comment

    I dadn’t know i playeth in a rock band?

  • 808.Wallabie: Reply to this comment

    You guys should be supporting your cricket against zimbabwe, it is your level of competition.

    Exhillerating Stuff!

  • 809.Wallabie: Reply to this comment

    very similar stuff to the CC, low quality made good.

  • 810.Wallabie: Reply to this comment

    It is also like preparing food, it is presentation – made to look good but still soft!

  • 811.Wallabie: Reply to this comment

    made to look good but still rubbish!

  • 812.Skim: Reply to this comment

    The swallow may fly south with the sun or the house martin or the plover may seek warmer climes in winter, yet these are not strangers to our land?

  • 813.rastafox: Reply to this comment

    Where do the Bokke stand?

    After a disappointing Test season the Boks have plenty to think about before the EOYT and a double header against England at Twickenham. Some lost their way, some arrived with a bang and some fizzled away quietly. This is my take on this seasons Boks.

    Os du Randt – monumental not only as a player, but also as a leader and inspiration to the younger lads. Os proved he is far from a spent force and must be the cornerstone that the World Cup pack is built on. There is precious little depth at loosehead and Os must be managed carefully.

    Lawrence Sephaka – still looking half-baked as game time eludes the strongman from the Lions. Has looked suspect at times in the scrum and one must question if all the effort expended on Lawrence will ever bear fruit. Unfortunately he is fast becoming another failed “quota” selection, but he has shown in the past that he is capable of performing at the highest level and should be able to do so again.

    Deon Carstens – not much to be said here for a man that failed to take his lifeline at Bok level. Best left to the Sharks and forgotten as an International prospect.

    Eddie Andrews – was monstered time and time again at scrum time. Just not good enough quite frankly and though he has built up good experience is not a realistic option for RWC.

    CJ v/d Linde – has recovered well from injury and remains the No.1 contender for the tighthead spot. No doubt he will make his mark in Test rugby and if he continues to work on his game could be a real star for the Boks in future.

    BJ Botha – acquitted himself well at Test level and was solid as a rock at scrum time. Together with CJ v/d Linde gives us some hope in the troublesome tighthead department. Approaching his prime time BJ will not doubt make a name for himself in coming seasons.

    John Smit – not the captains’ best season, but survived a real test of character this season and is a genuine leader. Will have to up his game if he wants to silence his growing army of critics and the pressure is on the skipper from a number of talented hookers.

    Danie Coetzee – can be dispatched back to the UK forthwith and make sure it’s not a return ticket. He had no business being in this squad and offers nothing to the Bok cause, there are at least 4 better than him in the Currie Cup.

    Chilliboy Ralepelle – too early for him to mark a mark and we hope that he will be looked after and become the great he seems destined to be.

    Johan Muller – made a decent fist of his Test season debut and deputised well for Bakkies and Danie Roussow without making a major impact. He is a solid player that gives his all and won’t let the team down, but lacks the impact of those he replaced. All told a good debut and he put in the hard yards even in difficult times.

    Danie Roussow – is developing into a Test class lock and has finally started adding some finesse to his undoubted brute strength. Would have had a far bigger impact had he not been injured, but he seems to have finally “arrived” on the big stage.

    Victor Matfield – is the worlds best when he decides to play. He is infuriating in his habit of disappearing when the going gets tough. A super athlete and intelligent player who must step up and accept his responsibility as a truly world-class player that can swing a game for his side. He was in patches outstanding and at times woeful, but a little consistency could raise his game to legend status.

    Albert v/d Bergh – will never let the team down and his athletic ability is a real bonus. Adds much experience without really stamping any authority on the game. Getting towards the twilight of his career Albert is a solid back-up player, but fails to add any real value to the line-up.

    Pierre Spies – arrived rather quietly on debut as the Boks were massacred, but didn’t he just explode on the home leg. A massive talent that will imprint his name on rugby folklore in future. Versatile and skilled this kid has the potential to be a truly World-class player in the vein of McCaw etc.

    Juan Smith – is another immense player that couldn’t show off his wares due to injury. Juan is a great all-round player and has shown good leadership at the Cheetahs. He has improved his decision making and distribution that have been weaknesses in the past.

    Pedrie Wannenburg – is another 100% man that does most things well without lighting up the fireworks. Has good vision, but lets himself down with sloppy skills at times. Another player that is not the finished article, but could polish up to be a stalwart.

    Jacques Cronje – must be one who played his way down the rankings this season. Looks out of his depth against decent opponents and is more playground bully than Bok hardman.

    Joe van Niekerk – is still a superb all-round No.8, but needs to find the fitness and injury free run to regain his best form. There is a healthy competition for loose-forward spots and Joe can’t expect to maintain his place on past glories. Fit and healthy he is a superb player and is another who needs to silence his critics in coming months.

    Solly Tiyabilika – the less said the better. No impact what so ever and his form at Provincial level has not merited a Bok call-up. If colour is the question there are a number of better players available and this should be the last season we see Solly in Bok colours, unless he rediscovers some of the form that made his initial impact.

    Fourie du Preez – could easily challenge for the MVP award especially on the later half of the season. Still has much to work on, but the basics are there and once under pressure from Pienaar really came good. With some minor tweaks Fourie could establish himself in the No.9 jumper for quite some time. That said there is fierce competition and complacency is to be guarded against.

    Ruan Pienaar – is definitely a quality prospect, but it is too early to say how he will affect the International landscape. Some rough edges need to be smoothed, but the lad has natural talent in abundance and the born talent of coming up with that little something special. With the right guidance could eclipse du Preez in years to come.

    Enrico Januarie – only he will know why it went so horribly wrong this year. Never looked fit and on his game, he is a good player and will need to work hard on his attitude if he is to return on performance alone.

    Andre Pretorious – silenced many critics with the most assured displays from a Bok 10 in many a Test. Injury prone he may be, but Andre is the best 10 in the land period. Has found more consistency with age and has outplayed his rivals easily this season. A welcome return in a troublesome position.

    Butch James – not a long-term answer by any means, but a handy back up. Still has areas that need improvement and has not hit the highs of his early explosion on to the season.

    Jaco v/d Westhysen – has surely secured himself International retirement. He was woeful and has nothing to offer the Boks. Next Please.

    Jacques Fourie – was a standout player that proved he is undoubtedly world-class. Easily the Boks best linebreaker and a deadly defender, there is no doubting his position as one of our best backs.

    Wynand Olivier – a good debut season and proved his worth as decent cover at 12 or 13. He is another youngster that will only get better and adds huge depth in the midfield.

    Jean de Villiers – perhaps not as great as the early hype, but he is a class player and the Boks just look better with him at 12. Super distribution and good decision-making offer much value, but defence at all levels has been hot and cold this year.

    Bryan Habana – a rollercoaster year for Habanero, but really got stuck in towards the end of the season. He is a star and adds huge value to the Bok line-up. Would like to see him get more ball and cut his error rate somewhat.

    Breyton Paulse – adds massive experience and is a player that has continuously had to silence his critics. He is a class player and despite his lack of size adds huge attacking threat and is solid if not spectacular in defence. Given a break by his critics and more game time could make the 14 jersey his.

    Akona Ndungane – gave his best, but was never really comfortable at this level. No real attacking threat and suspect in defence at times Akona has neither played his way in or out and has much to work on if he is to stay in the Bok frame.

    Percy Montgommery – the tried and tested journeyman may give little away, but equally offers little on attack. His best years behind him Percy offers a wealth of experience and a solid option in the 15 jumper. May rekindle his best form with a break and stop his current slide of form.

    JP Pietersen – has many miles to go before he can be considered an International 15. The kid has talent, but did not leave one feeling he was going to make a name at the highest level. Did well on debut without really exciting and there is huge room for improvement from the youngster.

  • 814.Wallabie: Reply to this comment

    rasta

    Is it raining or something! I am looking for excuses for you to be writing all that stuff – dont you have a Sunday to go to?

  • 815.rastafox: Reply to this comment

    Many apologies Wallabie lost the plot a little suppossed to cut and paste to e-mail that particular item.Ended on the wrong website!!

  • 816.Wallabie: Reply to this comment

    Rasta good article – getting to know your blokes in the boks.

  • 817.Wallabie: Reply to this comment

    Rasta

    Here are a few players to note which I thought were good or look like they are the goods for future.

    De villiers
    Wynand
    Fourie – exceptional (world xv)
    Pretorius – made you guys look dangerous
    Spies
    Habana – indifferent season but bloody dangerous (i think he is the fastest in the world over 30m)

  • 818.BluffChico00: Reply to this comment

    #746 but didn’t WP beat the Bulls in both their CC matches this year???
    23 – 12 & 10 – 15
    Therefore based on your reasoning, Jondood of basic maths……WP beat Bulls (twice), Sharks beat WP (twice @ 16-6 & 25-28), Bulls vs Sharks draw (1-1), therefore, Sharks better than Bulls…lol

    But this is typical of a Bull supporter, they won one game and then they think that have won the CC final…Come back to reality chaps your are forth on the log and you are most probably the only team in the top 4 who still needs to win both their remaining matches to ensure a spot in the semi’s !!!!

    My prediction as mentioned before

    Semi 1 @ Cheetahs vs Bulls
    Semi 2 @ Sharks vs WP

    Sorry Lions, I would have like for you to make if, but you came around just a bit too late….

  • 819.fresh: Reply to this comment

    Dream team(bulls)steenkamp.chilli,bands,matfield,botha,lobberts,dlulane,spies(yes spies at number8),january(best shalf in SA if is on fire)steyn,delport,jacobs,e.bota(rip),habana,basson

  • 820.JD: Reply to this comment

    1. Du Randt
    2. Brits
    3. vd Linde
    4. Botha
    5. Matfield
    6. Burger
    7. Watson
    8. Russouw
    9. Pienaar
    10. Russell
    11. Habana
    12. d Villiers
    13. Fourie
    14. Chavanga
    15. Aplon

    16. Steenkamp
    17. BJ Botha
    18. vd Berg
    19. Spies
    20. Conradie
    21. Pietersen
    22. Paulse

    Now thats an exciting team to watch. Everyone wants to watch them, full stadium, high wages, great morale, go on to win RWC and the world makes sense again…

  • 821.Skim: Reply to this comment

    Goeie donner Rastafox,
    Jy oorskat my konsentrasie vermoë.

  • 822.AndyMcNabFAN: Reply to this comment

    Russel at 10? No place for Pretoors? Do you watch rugby? ever?

  • 823.Skim: Reply to this comment

    Nothing makes sense when a sofa is chasing you around Braamfontein.

  • 824.jondood: Reply to this comment

    Bluffchico

    Read post 758.

    Wake up.

  • 825.Skim: Reply to this comment

    What did I tell you?
    Basic Mathematics goes out the door.
    When everything is determined by the scriblings on a napkin the world seems to swirl away in a senseless mix of obscurity and stressful movie productions.

  • 826.Skim: Reply to this comment

    Not even mentioning the remains of last night’s desert.

  • 827.Catfish: Reply to this comment

    haha – Skim

    What r u on?

  • 828.AndyMcNabFAN: Reply to this comment

    You had too much sushi last night down in Durbs, skim?

  • 829.Skim: Reply to this comment

    I think I have to go.
    Late is not something I enjoy being.

  • 830.Catfish: Reply to this comment

    #825

    Thats what i said to my heighbour’s wife in the bath last night.

  • 831.Skim: Reply to this comment

    When last did Kellogs have a decent color-changing spoon in their cereals?

  • 832.AndyMcNabFAN: Reply to this comment

    (831)
    the good old days…

  • 833.BluffChico00: Reply to this comment

    Jondood

    I did and all I can say is that I am only reinforcing your view and reviewing your concept of basic maths, but then again somebody is sleeping….lol

    At this stage the Bulls is still currently forth on the log and can you imagine a possible semi’s without the so-called pride of the nation…lol

    At the end of next weekend the Sharks might just be on top of the log……. But lets rather wait and see…..

  • 834.wolfman2006: Reply to this comment

    now that is interesting: is bulls plural, or singular? The s at the end of the word asserts that it is plural, however the bulls refers to 1 certain rugby team. There are however many players on a rugby team, which would be plural again. hmmmm. ‘the bulls is’ sounds somewhat clumsy…i dont no!

  • 835.man_with_the_plan: Reply to this comment

    Sharks offer Bakkies mega-deal
    17/09/2006 16:19 – (SA)

    Durban – The Sharks are set to poach three of the Bulls most valuable players.

    According to keo.co.za, Bakkies Botha, Wynand Olivier and Bryan Habana are being targeted by the KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union.

    The Sharks are prepared to pay Botha R500 000 to play for them in the Super 14 next season, which would see the lock earn R2m next season – the most by a South African rugby player.

    Olivier has been offered a R950 000 contract by the Sharks, which is more than the Bulls’ best paid player, Victor Matfield.

    Finally, the Sharks are prepared to pay Habana R1.35m to swap his blue jersey for a black and white one.

    The Sharks “poaching” follows the signing of former Bulls prop Kees Lensing, who is currently being paid R1.3m a year for playing his rugby in Durban.

    Well no fine…

  • 836.man_with_the_plan: Reply to this comment

    oops, din’t read the entire news article there…

  • 837.Jinx: Reply to this comment

    Habana is ordinary. He has faded dramatically. R1.35 million won’t make you buy the Cup. Check out some of your prospects coming out of Westville High School etc.

  • 838.londonshark: Reply to this comment

    Jinx,Habana would be a welcome adition to the Sharks B side.

  • 839.Bok: Reply to this comment

    Why the hell is the October edition of SA Rugby mag not out yet?!

  • 840.keepin_it_real: Reply to this comment

    how much are habana,olivier and botha getting paid in pretoria?

  • 841.Jinx: Reply to this comment

    **** Chelsea beat my team Liverpool today 1-0. Eish…we had most the play. Cruel,cruel,cruel.
    Oooops, on the wrong blog???

  • 842.keepin_it_real: Reply to this comment

    ha ha jinx, my side gave your team carrots!! with only 10 men

  • 843.Hmmm: Reply to this comment

    Everything I predicted came true….

    Sharks centre sucked…..was actually surprised how Waylon sucked….expected it from Barit…

    Did anybody notice how Barrit and Waylon swapped places on defense….

  • 844.Hmmm: Reply to this comment

    JP Pieterson played terrible in a big game again…..

    He is truly worse than Percy under the high ball and he is never in position…

    He is the worst reader of the game, he couldn’t read a game even if it was in brail…

  • 845.keepin_it_real: Reply to this comment

    yeah hmmm just remeber what u say now! jp is gonna really become something special,he has the right build,vision and pace

  • 846.keepin_it_real: Reply to this comment

    - i agree though that he didn’t have a great game,murray and the shark flyhalves were poor,heini did very well for the bulls and spies was a monster following up those up and unders

  • 847.Hmmm: Reply to this comment

    keepin…..

    I am not really a JP fan and I have been saying the same thing over and over…

    He has never played well in a big game….he is always out of position and has no vision…..

    He is slow…..seems to be to heavy from is own strength to be good under a high ball…

    No special power or anything to show…..

    Not saying he cannot improve….alla Percy…but the player he currently is he does not even deserve to be in the starting side for the Sharks…

  • 848.Hmmm: Reply to this comment

    And I am not a Britney Barrit fan on attack….but he usually is solid on defence (when he gets there cozz in my opinion he is a bit slow)….

  • 849.Hmmm: Reply to this comment

    Waylon surprised me….

    He showed such streangth against WP…but Olivier just had no problem tackling him back or beating him on attack….

  • 850.Hmmm: Reply to this comment

    And the Sharks back 3 as a whole was very poor….

    JP was never in position….the few times he was he was either beaten to the ball in the air (even by little Adams) or just plain lost it….

    And Odwa and Ad provided no support….

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