Sharks boss stews over another loss
Head coach John Plumtree rued the “frustrating performance” from the Sharks against the Lions as they remain rooted to the bottom of the standings in the Vodacom URC.
Head coach John Plumtree rued the “frustrating performance” from the Sharks against the Lions as they remain rooted to the bottom of the standings in the Vodacom URC.
John Plumtree has explained that the Sharks senior players will be allowed a greater say in the team’s gameplan, but there will be greater accountability for their performances.
The Sharks have significantly strengthened their squad by putting deals in place to sign two World Cup winners next season.
John Plumtree believes a step-up from his second-stringers is needed for the Sharks to match the resilience of the DHL Stormers.
John Plumtree is prepping the Sharks for “a lot of heat” on attack and defence from the DHL Stormers on Saturday, as his rival John Dobson expects plenty of physicality.
Sharks coach John Plumtree has revealed that Eben Etzebeth has undergone knee surgery, which is expected to sideline the Springbok enforcer for several weeks.
The Sharks will be without John Plumtree for the next few weeks as the head coach returns to New Zealand to attend to family commitments.
A disappointed John Plumtree says the Sharks paid the price for “terrible” decision-making in surrendering a 15-point lead to lose against the Lions on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Head coach John Plumtree expects a heavyweight contest between two powerful front rows when the Sharks and Lions lock horns at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC
John Plumtree has challenged the Sharks to dust themselves off and get back to winning ways on Saturday, despite the loss of yet another forward to a long-term injury.