SuperRugby: Sharks v Chiefs. 21/04/2012.

[Amobokoboko]

Kings Park Stadium, Durban - (21/04/2012, 15:05GMT)

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Chiefs squad announced:

1. Arizona Taumalolo
2. Mahonri Schwalger
 3.Ben Tameifuna
 4. Craig Clarke (c)
 5. Brodie Retallick 
6. Liam Messam 
7. Sam Cane
 8. Alex Bradley 9. Tawera Kerr-Barlow
 10. Aaron Cruden
 11. Asaeli Tikoirotuma 12. Sonny Bill Williams
 13. Richard Kahui
 14. Lelia Masaga 
15. Andrew Horrell
 16. Hika Elliot
 17. Josh Hohneck
 18. Michael Fitzgerald
 19. Tanerau Latimer
 20. Augustine Pulu
 21. Jackson Willison
 22. Robbie Robinson

Tim Nainai Williams isn't in the squad, don't know if he's injured. Still no Scotty Waldrom. But the team looks fine to go.

For the Sharks Bismarck Du Plessis is returning. Curious to see how he will handle our all Pacific frontrow.

Another win for the Chiefs would be an awesome B-day gift.

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

This is the one it's all about for us, my Belgian friend! I hope for a win, but if the Sharks have to lose a match, rather this one so you can cheer. The Chiefs have been very, very impressive with the top try-scorer (a prop, for heaven's sake) and successful new guys Cruden and SBW while Kahui shows he is ready to replace Conrad Smith for the All Blacks long-term.

For the Sharks it's a good sign to have Bismarck back, despite Burden being very, very impressive. I hope the Sharks can pick up the pace after they finished the tour with 10 points. Only SA-based matches left now!

 

[Amobokoboko]

Idd my friend, last year the weather wasn't really contributing to your side. But this time it should be good and we should enjoy a Clash of the ***ans.
Hoping Sona pops in some more tries

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Sona can score 3 tries for all I care, as long as the Sharks win

I expect a big game from Marcell Coetzee, Pat Lambie and Jandre Marais. Those players are the most talented players we have and back at home we should get a boost by the crowd

 

[Amobokoboko]

True and your front row is back at full force. I'm curious to see Horrell sidestep like a madmen, SBW giving the one off load after the other one and Sona to secure the Chiefs win

Should be a great afternoon.

 

[admartian]

Wait, Bismark being back means Burden is on the bench?

Not a bad impact player for the Sharks if so.

 

[TRF_Ezequiel]

Burden is on the bench but let me remind you Burden did not even come on as a sub in the first couple of matches. Plum is too keen on Bismarck playing the full 80

 

[Larksea]

I'm sure after seeing the impact Burden can have over the last few weeks Bismarck will get subbed, or maybe burden can also cover loose forward as well. Would be silly not to give that guy 20+min at the end of the game.

I think this is a massive match for the chiefs I really want to see them win this one. Sharks got lucky against the blues and they are returning from their road trip which takes some of the sting out of home advantage

Interesting to see Horrell
 is still at 15 and Robinson on the bench... Robinson has been really good this season but Horrell was very impressive last week and took his chance - maybe they are looking to Give Cruden a bit of a rest and bring Robinson on at 10 later in the game.

Surprised not to see Leonard or Toby Smith back yet. My Understanding is that they are on Tour with the team in SA and Scott Waldrum is back in NZ.

Cane and Lat's swapped - Cane has been super impressive off the bench and lats has been really solid both quality players but Cane does have a hit of x-factor about him. Seems to come up with big plays that result in points or turnovers for the chiefs.

I hope the chiefs rotate their locks a bit. Craig Clarke & Brodie Retallick have had a big workload and clocked up an extreme number of tackles this year. I think they will be better off come finals time if they manage these guys a bit.

Alex Bradley gets another shot too, was good last week but I think he has another gear.

Should be a great game.

 

[Gena_ZA]

Marcell on the bench as well

My heart want the Sharks to win but my head tells me the Chiefs might just trash them if they are not 100% committed and that is their downfall this year - one game there, one game nowhere

 

[TRF Mr Fish]

I'm going to go with the Sharks this week - I'm waiting for the annual Chiefs capitulation. If it doesn't happen this year, I'll be over the moon

Lelia Masaga to score a try

 

[InsaneAsylum]

chiefs all the way

TNW has a groin strain

 

[TRF_heineken]

To take the Sharks on at Kings Park is a whole new barrel of fish... Lambie was influenciallast week and I suspect he will be again this week. Bismarck also back, that's just plus points for the sharks.

Also knowing some of these guys got picked for the Bok training camp next week will surely bring out the best in every player, some to prove they deserve to get the call, and others to prove that they should've gotten the call.

I'm gonna go for the Sharks by 8

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

I'm also backing the Sharks at home. They've had a tough competition so far with what 1 or 2 home games so even though they'll be battered I'm sure they're going to give absolutely everything becuase they'll want to win at home at all costs and have the bye next week (with the Bok camp for extra motivation). Also, they'll be bouyed by Bismarck and Lambie. Sharks by 2 IMO even if the Chiefs are on fire at the moment.

 

[Aedaphon]

Chiefs have been the form team and I think they might just edge it. That said, if the Sharks come out 100% they can take this- they just haven't looked like they have the full 80 minutes in them this season.

Hoping Horell can nail down the 15 shirt, he looked good from what I caught last week.

 

[Amobokoboko]

Cruden first try.

 

[Draggs]

Cross + Referee obstruction on Lambie.
Taumalolo should have been yellowed for that stamp.

 

[Amobokoboko]

That last minute try. Well done boys

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Loved that try at the death!

 

[Amobokoboko]

Sorry Stevie, better luck next year or in the play offs

 

[Draggs]

Plumtree needs to go.
Why did he ever sign and play Michalak and Joubert? Michalak has to be one of the worst halfbacks I have ever seen.
Five minutes to go, we are down and near the 22. I'll kick the *******.

We might as well play Botes at SH and have another loosie, as McLeod is too busy getting pushed back while attempting a snipe.