Jouba: Sharks have learnt
Former Bok fullback Andre Joubert believes the experience of last year’s Super 14 defeat will benefit the Sharks in Saturday’s final at Kings Park.
The climax of the 2007 southern hemisphere showpiece will be remembered for Bryan Habana’s injury-time try and a remarkable Bulls comeback. However, the Durban faithful will look back at it as a case of the Sharks not killing off the match and losing it, rather than the Bulls orchestrating a victory.
Frans Steyn failed to convert Albert van den Berg’s try to hand them an eight-point lead, while Steyn also failed to put the ball out when the hooter had sounded. A penalisable offence from the Bulls at ruck-time went unnoticed by referee Steve Walsh, and the Sharks were left to rue what could have been.
Joubert, the World Cup-winning No 15 in 1995 as well as the rock at the back in the Sharks’ last Absa Currie Cup title a year later, believes the Super 14 final will be a painful reminder of why they won’t want to lose again.
“The Sharks have lost a few finals since ‘96, but the one that will upset them the most would be last year’s,” Joubert told keo.co.za. “They will realise how one or two mistakes cost you, and how after all your hard work you can be left with nothing.
“The loss would have left a bad taste in the mouth, while the experience of knowing what that felt like won’t be great. They would’ve learnt from that, and won’t want to let it happen again,” said Joubert.
The presence of World Cup-winners from Paris last year will aid both teams, and Joubert feels these players and their leadership will be key. The Sharks can claim eight World Champions in their 22, while the Bulls are just edged as they hold seven players from that Bok squad.
“They may be different matches at different grounds with different crowds, but a final is a final. It is the same thing with the same atmosphere and the same tensions, so having those players will benefit both squads as the World Cup-winners give them balance. It just shows how much the Boks improve the standard,” said Joubert.
The Rolls Royce of fullbacks scored two tries in the Sharks’ 33-15 victory over Transvaal in ‘96, and he believes the role of the respective 15s on Saturday will be even more important under the ELVs.
“In finals, the first thing I wanted to do was always to get my forwards onto the front foot. The packs are the most important aspects in finals, and you’ve got to tire the opposition by turning them around with clever kicks. You obviously have to score when the opportunity comes and try and make the defence guess by varying your play,” he said.
In the battle of the fullbacks Joubert believes the experience of Stefan Terblanche could give the Sharks an advantage in the quest for territorial ascendancy. “I think Stefan has been the best fullback in the country this year because he’s a great decision-maker. He is always positive and varies his kicking and running games. Zane Kirchner is a young, talented guy but he hasn’t been in an event like this before.”
By Grant Ball
October 21st, 2008 at 3:34 pm
#96 grootblousmile: Serious
October 21st, 2008 at 3:35 pm
#88 EEE: Meitjie jy is popular ne.
October 21st, 2008 at 3:36 pm
#90 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: hi daar, skuus julle moet nou groet…..die oulike vinnig vloeiende N1 wag vir my……….
Lekker aand
October 21st, 2008 at 3:37 pm
#97 Sniper:
I know birds of a feather flock together apparently….but hell, can you honestly tell them there is a better place to spend your day watching rugby and braaing than Kings Park, Durban in mid July ?
October 21st, 2008 at 3:37 pm
#102 Sniper: Al is sy ‘n bloubul
October 21st, 2008 at 3:38 pm
#104 Zulushark: I agree!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 3:38 pm
#98 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Bwahahahaha…..sal tog vir jou foto stuur……..onthou net word ook ‘n 4×4 in Desember!!!!!!! lekker aand julle
October 21st, 2008 at 3:39 pm
A man charges into a bank wearing a balaclava and wielding a handgun.
He shouts “This is a raid – everyone get on the floor!”, and proceeds to empty the cash drawers.
As he runs towards the door with the loot, a brave customer yanks off his balaclava. The robber immediately shoots the customer in the head and shouts “Did anybody else here see my face?”.
The robber notices another customer peering from behind a counter and goes over and shoots him in the head also.
“Did anybody else see my face?” He shouts again, waving his gun around.
There is a silence for a few seconds before a male voice is heard from a distant corner.
“I think my wife caught a glimpse
October 21st, 2008 at 3:40 pm
#106 K9_BaasPatrolliehond:
Thank you K9
October 21st, 2008 at 3:41 pm
#107 EEE: Huh???? Baai.#108 Zulushark: Bwaaaaahahahaha…clever man!!!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 3:42 pm
#106 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: u got mail!!!
Cheers almal
October 21st, 2008 at 3:42 pm
#105 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Bloubul chicks is die beste.
October 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
#106 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: One thing about Ellispark though. We won the World Cup there. I have watched our first test match after isolation against the All Blacks there. I watched us beat the All Blacks there.
Like you said. It aint for sissies
October 21st, 2008 at 3:45 pm
#113 Boelie: Ask the touring teams. They HATE facing the boks at Ellispark. All tests against the AB’s should be there.
October 21st, 2008 at 3:46 pm
#114 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Cheers guys. Out of here
October 21st, 2008 at 3:47 pm
#115 Boelie: Cheers…enjoy.
October 21st, 2008 at 3:48 pm
#115 Boelie: Cheers Boelie !
October 21st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
#113 Boelie:
I think they get intimidated by the femal hobos around ellis park…..i mean hulle sjrik vir niks !!!
October 21st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Sharks 26 – Bulls 13 – F Steyn 2 drop kicks van sy eie 10m
October 21st, 2008 at 3:58 pm
enige surprises as Bok squad aangekondig word Saterdag aand?? dalk ‘n Earl Rose of ‘n Luke?
October 21st, 2008 at 3:58 pm
#118 Zulushark: I think those are the cheer leaders
October 21st, 2008 at 4:02 pm
#118 Zulushark: I don’t get intimidated by the female hobo’s around the Coke Tin…. I get frustrated by the Red-and-white wearing hobo’s at the stadium, watching the game…….. ALL 4 of them !
October 21st, 2008 at 4:08 pm
#122 grootblousmile: I feel bad for the lions you see more supporters at their away games than at coke park
October 21st, 2008 at 4:10 pm
#123 Cameron: I don’t feel bad for the Lions supporters at all !
Hehehe
October 21st, 2008 at 4:12 pm
From IOL
Johannesburg – SA Rugby is using the Springbok emblem illegally because it failed to renew its licence to use it, Sports Minister Makhenkesi Stofile said on Tuesday.
SABC radio reported that Stofile told parliament’s portfolio committee on sport that his department was the rightful owner of the Springbok and Protea trademarks.
While presenting his department’s annual report to the committee, Stofile said legal action was underway to recover royalties owed by SA Rugby for its use of the Springbok emblem.
How do you like that **** – chuck out the Bok, but first you have to pay up!
October 21st, 2008 at 4:17 pm
hoekom is 95% van die Super 14 games op Vrydae? wat gaan mens saterdae maak
October 21st, 2008 at 4:19 pm
#125 Kerneels: Yes . It’s on News24 also. WTF?????
October 21st, 2008 at 4:26 pm
#127 K9_BaasPatrolliehond: Should be interesting – SARU holds the rights to the trademarks and therefore have no reason to pay any royalties to the government.
Stofile and his merry band of misfits therefore need to proof that SARU gained the registrations in bad faith, and the ministry are actually the rightful proprietors of the Bok emblem. This will open a whole new set of questions around their bona fide use of the mark etc…
None of this however changes the fact that it is completely and utterly f*%king ridiculous.
October 21st, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Middag!!
Its almost time!!! I can’t wait!!!
I know the Sharks can do this!!!
Us fans need it!!
Shhaaarrrkkksss
October 21st, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Sharks by 6!
Steyn wil be the difference with a massive drop and a huge penalty!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 4:35 pm
#128 Kerneels: Stoffeltjie en sy dom trawante……. eishhhhhhhh
Hoe de moerrrrrrr gaan of kan hulle bewys dat SARU die Handelsmerke registreer het “in bad faith”
Daai handelsmerk registrasie is die Bokke se grootste wapen…… dis laaaankal gedoen….. daasie ‘n manier wat hulle kan slaag nie…. selfs nie al draai die ding in die Apelhof in Blingfontein of die Konstitusionele Hof in Josi nie !
October 21st, 2008 at 4:38 pm
#131 grootblousmile: Ek stem 100% saam, ek hoop egter hulle probeer…
October 21st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
#132 Kerneels: As ek my nie mis verbeel nie was die Handelsmerk destyds geregistreer deur SA Rugby (Pty) Ltd…. waarvan die aandele gehou was deur SARU, welke Privaatmaatskappy nou ontbind staan te word en waarvan SARU nou weer volle beheer geneem het…
Nee man, die dom fokkkerrrrrrssssss verstaan vet mooi nokkol van die handelswêreld en Handelsmerke en daai tipe ding…. maar skree sal hulle skree !
October 21st, 2008 at 5:01 pm
#132 Kerneels:
Ja, ek sal ook like as hulle probeer want die ding kan maklik 5 jaar, of meer, swerf tussen die Hooggeregshof, Appel in die Hooggeregshof, Appel na die Appelhof, dan na die Konstitusionele Hof….
Intussen kan die Bokke nog die embleem gebruik en as die Bokke bekend staan…. no worries.
Dan’s daar paar moontlikhede….
1) SARU wên die uitgerekte hofstryd
of
2) Stoffeltjie en sy trawante is reeds dood aan aids
of
3) Stoffeltjie en sy trawante is nie meer naby die Parlement nie
of
4) Die regering van daai tyd het reeds wakker geword m.b.t. ons Nasionale belang en die belangrike rol wat die Bokke speel met betrekking to Unifikasie van ons Nasie
of
5) Die land is anyway poerrrrrrr in sy moerrrrrrrrr !
October 21st, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Ek is verbaas om te sien hoe seker van die Haai ondersteuners van n maklike wen is die naweek. Lees wat se die Sharksfan op die Bulls blog:
Daai 22 tal is beslis nie in dieselfde klas as die Sharks s’n nie… Julle sal beslis bokant julle vermoe moet speel om op n gelyke voet te kan meeding met ons.
Posted by Scarface (Sharks Forever) Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – 15:56
Julle gaan sukkel die laaste twintig minute met daai bench… *LMGA*
Posted by Scarface (Sharks Forever) Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – 15:59
vlekkie – Dit is waar ons julle gaan boor my tjom… Die Sharks gaan net al hoe sterker word terwyl julle wiele gaan af val wanneer julle bench moet op kom.
Posted by Scarface (Sharks Forever) Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – 16:01
13. Hi Rustig – Ek dink jy is nogals reg oor daai een ****…then again ons kan julle maklik wen met net 13 man. *grin*
Posted by Scarface (Sharks Forever) Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – 16:03
Die Bloubul gaan van die vloer af eet voor 50 000 Sharks ondersteuners !!!
Posted by Scarface (Sharks Forever) Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – 16:05
Scarface, jy is nog redelik konserwatief, n shark guru het my vanoggend belowe dat die sharks met meer as 15 gaan wen. Hy het baie geld daarop verwed. Kom ek se jou, as julle nie die jaar wen nie, sal julle nooit nie.
Posted by vlekkie (Johannesburg) Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – 16:07
18. vlekkie – Ek stem saam met jou…ek het self geld op die game gesit en dit is soos om sweets van n baba af te vat. GO SHAAAAAAAAARKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Scarface (Sharks Forever) Tuesday, October 21, 2008 – 16:10
Ek persoonlik dink dit gaan close wees, kan nie sien hoe een span met 15 punte gaan wen nie.
October 21st, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Ek sien keo slaap weer – die Bulls se span is uit:
Ludeke names unchanged team
21 October 2008 (15:40)
The coach of the Vodacom Blue Bulls, Frans Ludeke, has named an unchanged team for Saturday’s ABSA Currie Cup final between the Bulls and the Sharks.
Ludeke said at the press conference that was held at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday that naming the same team brings calmness to the camp and it is vital for him that the combinations stays the same for such a tense match as a Currie Cup final.
“When players play a few games next to one another they start to anticipate what their teammates are going to do and then you can start to function as a team. We are in a situation where the guys play for each other and they do not just worry about their own game.”
Ludeke is not worried that the Sharks are the heavy favourites for the final and says that the Blue Bulls will focus on their own game.
“We have confidence in ourselves and in our structures, but this is a totally new game and we will work for the right result. There is a sense of urgency in the team and the players are focused and we all know there is going to be a test atmosphere in Durban, but we will only concentrate on what we need to do to win.”
The captain Victor Matfield added that the team is used to routine and therefore they will approach this game more or less the same as any other final.
“A couple of us have played in a number of finals and we will just do what worked for us in the past.
“Playing in a final is a huge honour and you do get nervous from time to time, but with the nerves comes adrenaline and that gives you the necessary extra energy. We know it is not going to be easy but we are going to fight for the full 80 minutes to ensure that the Currie Cup comes back to Pretoria.”
Vodacom Blue Bulls:
Zane Kirchner; John Mametsa, Marius Delport, Wynand Olivier, Bryan Habana; Morné Steyn, Fourie du Preez; Pierre Spies, Wikus van Heerden, Deon Stegmann, Victor Matfield (captain), Danie Rossouw, Rayno Gerber, Derick Kuün, Gurthrö Steenkamp.
Reserves:
Chiliboy Ralepelle, Werner Kruger, Juandré Kruger, Dewald Potgieter, Heini Adams, Burton Francis, Tiger Mangweni.
October 21st, 2008 at 7:13 pm
#43 Boelie:
A friend of mine got married on Currie Cup day.
It was a 3:30 kick-off and the wedding service ws at 4.
Consequently the attendance at the wedding was close to 100% female.
The brides dad was there. The groom was there as was a p1ssed off best man.
We all arrived at the reception at about 6:30. The Sharks had won and we were in great spirits. What fun.
Bride has never forgiven us but she has to be angry with everyone that did not show at the church. And there were lots