Trinats2 says...

APV1:

Yes, three weeks for Cooper and a great tackle from anyone else !

Posted 11:40 25th July 2012

AWEBLAX says...

Pretty good team. was really impressed by the Sharks performance, ok admit I wanted them to beat the Reds, did they ever, but Bismarck and co. were pretty damn good as were Richie and co., Sharks v Crusaders final would be the icing on the cake.

Posted 07:39 25th July 2012

rakavi187 says...

I quite agree with kpe12 there about George Whitelock. Not the fanciest of player but he does the job very well. Very very strong in defence and his stand-offs are also superb.

Bit surprised he hasnt received a recall to the ABs yet.

Posted 00:25 25th July 2012

billybob says...

APV1 well then why did you ask the question. It's actually not about getting your two best locks on the field it's about getting a pair which work best together. And as we now know Back, hill and dalligo formed one of the best and most balanced back row in the world

Posted 19:57 24th July 2012

billybob says...

APV1, yes there actually is a difference, a four normally jumps at 2 in the line out, they tend to be a bit heavier and more of a bruiser. Whilst a 5 tend to be a bit taller and more of a line out expert and less of a ball carrier. There are certain difference such as which side of the scrum they pack down on, but that could be personal preference. But it most cases team either select their best two locks, or the best two who complement each other. ie Victor Matfield (5) and Bakkies Botha (4). Luke Ramano (4) Sam Whitelock (5), O Callaghan (4) O Connel (5) Leo Cullen Normally wears (5) for Leinster, Martin Johnson was a (4) I could go on for a while here

Posted 18:08 24th July 2012

three6three6 says...

The Chiefs and Stormers didn't play on the weekened.... but these two teams will be up against the Crusaders and Sharks this weekend. It is not surprising to see the composition of the XV that was picked this week. Of course it is the associated comments accompanying the selections that are also important.... the Sharks really did play well against the Reds. They squeezed the life out of the Reds.... 8 Sharks, 6 Crusaders and 1 Red... is probably a fair reflection of what was on display in the two quarter final matches. What was disappointing was the performance of the Bulls.

Posted 16:39 24th July 2012

NHsaints says...

Good 15, you can see why the sharks are my favourite team of the 4 involved over the last weekend, my only query is 9 where genia was still better than his opposite number for the few minutes he played there, the sharks scrum half was very loose at points in the first half.

Posted 15:30 24th July 2012

ZAoorALLES_4E says...

Good 15! Good Justifications as-well.

Posted 14:44 24th July 2012

SharksBokkeFan says...

Nice, 8 out of 15 are Sharks, feel the shiver

Posted 13:54 24th July 2012