BEBeeno1
Captain40,032 posts
BEBeeno1Captain40,032 posts
19 Apr 2014, 22:36#2
Not at all good re SA sides. Lions are actually 13 on log? Points differential is -40.
sharkbok
Captain23,295 posts
sharkbokCaptain23,295 posts
19 Apr 2014, 22:45#3
Sharks are now 6 points clear at the top of the table. Tim Swiel slotted in well today except for his pole kicking.
His attacking game showed glimpses of his junior career, and he should continue to get better.
The Sharks seem to have a great system in place, as soon as one key player in injured the next one steps up to perform well.
Frans Steyn was grimacing in pain after every penalty kick, so not sure what the issue their is. He was also slow to make the clearance kick that got charged down, this should have gone to Swiel.
The one concerning area is not picking up more bonus points from home games. Playing the Cheetas the team with the worst defense in the tournament should have been an opportunity to get another bonus point.
Although we are playing a New Zealand pack that we can bully next week. The highlanders should present no threat and be a good platform for putting on 4 tries.
The Sharks have a hard tour with the Brumbies and Crusaders.
It was good to see the Chiefs losing, but not so good seeing the Crusaders playing well and winning.
Brumbies are looking good in 2nd position but next week against the Crusaders away, they should lose that game. They also have to tour South Africa to play the Cheetas and the Brumbies.
The Waratahs form looks like it is getting worse, but they could improve again.
The Force looked very average in their loss over the weekend, and should be offer little in South Africa. Hard to see them as contenders for the finals
The Lions downward spiral has started, it was only a matter of time. I expect they will lose all remaining matches this year. Their away tour could get embarrasing.
The Stormers had a decent game and I expect they will win most of their remaining games. They have Schalk coming back, and Eztebeth and some other muscle. They seem to be trying to score now and not just rely on a defence to bore the opposition to death.
The Bulls on paper seem good enough to qualify, but they are just to stupid. Their scrum is one of the worst in the tournament, and their front row have no handling skills. The Bulls front row would be more effective working at a circus as clowns where dropping things and looking stupid is part of the job.
The Cheetas the best attacking team in the tournament were totally nulified by the Sharks today. Goosen is in and out of the team with injuries, and he has not performed to his potential this year.
