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<blockquote data-quote="unrated" data-source="post: 1076111" data-attributes="member: 45773"><p>I for one am excited about the potential signing of Etzebeth at the Sharks, who would not be ? Possibly the best player in the world at last know form. But happier because it confirmed my maybe overly optimistic belief that we are investing now with the intention of being very competitive in the Champions cup next year.</p><p></p><p>The budget is increasing, we are signing Springboks to supplement a team stacked with backline Internationals, and the board seems to be talking all the right things and signing the right people. They are pushing the strength in diversity culture and I see colour campaigns plus the affiliation with Roc Nation is showing good progress with the brand development.</p><p></p><p>I am also in favour of our current coaching setup, a head coach who is locally bred, becoming head coach of the senior side after coaching the age-grade teams. The Irish and Georgian influence in the assistant staff, with Warren Whitely, seems like it could lead to innovative ideas.</p><p></p><p> Behind the scenes, squad depth, coaching, finance, building for the future everything seems to be in place.</p><p></p><p>But they keep on underperforming when compared to the expectations. Losing games that should not be lost and capitulating on the field too many times. Consistency has never been a strong point at the KZN union.</p><p></p><p>Neil Powel being announced as the DOR got me thinking, about what dynamic it will play with Everitt now that Powell becomes a superior when the plan was for him to be a defence coach initially.</p><p></p><p></p><p> How awkward must his presence have been at this week's training? Especially, considering Everitt must have been told of the Sharks board's intention while Powell was spectating training.</p><p>The photo from the Sharks Instagram with both coaches seems telling.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]13283[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I think this is a great move for the Union, hope this helps Everitt achieve his own goals, I am not fond of the idea of firing our head coaches especially when they have come through the youth ranks coaching age-grade teams. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of Sharks fans on social media calling for his sacking but I like to think they are probably either Insane and does not understand the values or they are the fairweather fans.</p><p></p><p>The Du Preez twins also seem to be in contention for a return which would be a game-changer IMO.</p><p></p><p>For those that don't know, Neil Powel is highly regarded for what he is doing at the Blitzboks and the structures that he has put in place. It will be very exciting to see what elements he can bring to 15 man rugby.</p><p> </p><p>CEO Eduard Coetzee had this to say:</p><p>"The URC coach cannot be responsible for coaching the team in that competition and also overseeing the alignment of culture and playing template across all levels of our structures. Sean is a good coach and this appointment will free him up to focus more on his role of ensuring that we are successful in the URC and put ourselves in a position to reach our ultimate goal of doing well in the European Champions Cup."</p><p></p><p>TLDR: Technically the Sharks should be the strongest of the SA bunch as of now but they are probably tied for second at current form.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="unrated, post: 1076111, member: 45773"] I for one am excited about the potential signing of Etzebeth at the Sharks, who would not be ? Possibly the best player in the world at last know form. But happier because it confirmed my maybe overly optimistic belief that we are investing now with the intention of being very competitive in the Champions cup next year. The budget is increasing, we are signing Springboks to supplement a team stacked with backline Internationals, and the board seems to be talking all the right things and signing the right people. They are pushing the strength in diversity culture and I see colour campaigns plus the affiliation with Roc Nation is showing good progress with the brand development. I am also in favour of our current coaching setup, a head coach who is locally bred, becoming head coach of the senior side after coaching the age-grade teams. The Irish and Georgian influence in the assistant staff, with Warren Whitely, seems like it could lead to innovative ideas. Behind the scenes, squad depth, coaching, finance, building for the future everything seems to be in place. But they keep on underperforming when compared to the expectations. Losing games that should not be lost and capitulating on the field too many times. Consistency has never been a strong point at the KZN union. Neil Powel being announced as the DOR got me thinking, about what dynamic it will play with Everitt now that Powell becomes a superior when the plan was for him to be a defence coach initially. How awkward must his presence have been at this week's training? Especially, considering Everitt must have been told of the Sharks board's intention while Powell was spectating training. The photo from the Sharks Instagram with both coaches seems telling. [ATTACH type="full" alt="Screenshot_20220213_204322_com.instagram.android_edit_79368576335284.jpg"]13283[/ATTACH] I think this is a great move for the Union, hope this helps Everitt achieve his own goals, I am not fond of the idea of firing our head coaches especially when they have come through the youth ranks coaching age-grade teams. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of Sharks fans on social media calling for his sacking but I like to think they are probably either Insane and does not understand the values or they are the fairweather fans. The Du Preez twins also seem to be in contention for a return which would be a game-changer IMO. For those that don't know, Neil Powel is highly regarded for what he is doing at the Blitzboks and the structures that he has put in place. It will be very exciting to see what elements he can bring to 15 man rugby. CEO Eduard Coetzee had this to say: “The URC coach cannot be responsible for coaching the team in that competition and also overseeing the alignment of culture and playing template across all levels of our structures. Sean is a good coach and this appointment will free him up to focus more on his role of ensuring that we are successful in the URC and put ourselves in a position to reach our ultimate goal of doing well in the European Champions Cup.” TLDR: Technically the Sharks should be the strongest of the SA bunch as of now but they are probably tied for second at current form. [/QUOTE]
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