ARTICLES RELATING TO JOHN PLUMTREE

Plumtree: Our season is 'dead'

2013-05-13 11:03
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Sharks coach John Plumtree believes their hopes of making the S15 playoffs are all but gone after suffering a fifth straight loss.

Plumtree wants tries

2013-05-03 07:44

Sharks coach John Plumtree wants his charges to keep improving their try scoring statistic when they face the Highlanders.

Sharks start their patch-up job

2013-04-22 16:00
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Just a few days out from playing champions the Chiefs, some ‘introductions’ may be necessary for the crisis-torn Sharks.

Plumtree: Cheetahs didn't play

2013-04-21 22:01
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Sharks coach John Plumtree says the Cheetahs played negative rugby after his team was beaten by the men from Bloemfontein.

Stormers desperate for a win

2013-04-11 22:14

The Stormers are well aware that a loss against the Sharks will mean the end of their hopes of defending their SA Conference crown.

Statistics against Sharks

2013-04-05 07:41

The Sharks are eager to improve their woeful franchise record against the Crusaders - a team they've only beaten twice in 16 games.

Sharks hope to bounce back

2013-03-22 14:45

Sharks' coach John Plumtree hopes his side will bounce back from the defeat to log leaders the Brumbies when they host the Rebels.

Sharks could shift Steyn to 15

2013-03-20 07:51

Sharks coach John Plumtree says he might shift struggling inside centre Frans Steyn to the fullback position.

Sharks embarrassed by defeat

2013-03-17 19:26
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Sharks coach John Plumtree says his team was left “embarrassed and hurt” after being stunned by the Brumbies in Durban.

Sharks happy with Kaplan

2013-03-13 20:47
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Sharks coach John Plumtree is confident that referee Jonathan Kaplan will be strict on the Brumbies scrum when the sides clash.

Sharks to up attacking intent

2013-03-07 20:20

Sharks coach John Plumtree wants his side to improve their attacking game when they face the Kings in Port Elizabeth.

Sharks happy with set pieces

2013-03-03 20:09

Sharks coach John Plumtree says their play at set-pieces and ability to handle pressure were key factors in beating the Stormers.

Lambie relishing pivot role

2013-02-26 20:10

Sharks pivot Pat Lambie believes his end-of-year Springbok experience has taken him closer to being the finished article at No 10.

Sharks hungry for revenge

2013-02-25 22:28

The Sharks will be out for revenge when they face the Stormers in their Super Rugby clash at Kings Park in Durban.

Strong Sharks side named

2013-02-20 16:15

Sharks coach John Plumtree has named a strong side for their Super Rugby opener against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Sharks to play Lambie at 10

2013-02-05 11:00

Sharks coach John Plumtree has confirmed that Patrick Lambie will play at flyhalf for the Sharks this Super Rugby season.

Bok defence guru helps Sharks

2013-01-28 22:23

Springbok defence coach John McFarland has spent a few sessions with the Sharks as they prepare for the Super Rugby season.

Plumtree warns of WP X-factor

2012-10-26 13:01
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Sharks coach John Plumtree has warned that Western Province are loaded with "X-factor" potential throughout their team.

Plumtree hails 'amazing 2012'

2012-10-21 16:54

Sharks coach John Plumtree has hailed 2012 as a year he will never forget after his team moved closer to the Currie Cup title.

Sharks delay team naming

2012-10-18 11:12

The Sharks team for the Currie Cup semi-final against the Blue Bulls at Mr Price Kings Park will only be named later on Thursday.

Plumtree praises Lambie

2012-10-13 14:01

Coach John Plumtree sang the praises of Patrick Lambie after he played a key role in helping the Sharks finish top of the Currie Cup log.

Plumtree: Griquas a big threat

2012-10-08 22:16

The Sharks will top the Currie Cup standings if they beat Griquas at home, but coach John Plumtree has warned that it won't be easy.

Bosman moves to flyhalf

2012-09-27 10:53

The Sharks have made two personnel changes and several positional switches ahead of their clash against the Blue Bulls.

Sharks query Lambie absence

2012-09-18 15:39
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Bok utility back Patrick Lambie’s unavailability for Currie Cup duty this week has left Sharks coach John Plumtree a frustrated man.

Plumtree offers no excuses

2012-09-09 13:15

Sharks coach John Plumtree has made no excuses for his side's 15-22 Currie Cup loss to Griquas in Kimberley.

 

Odds stacked against Sharks

2013-05-09 22:04
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The Sharks, hampered by injuries and a lack of form, are up against it ahead of their Super Rugby clash against the Reds in Brisbane.

Sharks up against it

2013-04-25 21:12

As was the case in the Super Rugby final last year, the odds are stacked against the Sharks ahead of their clash against the Chiefs.

Beast out of Sharks tour

2013-04-21 22:07

The Sharks will be without prop Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira for their Australasian tour after he sustained an injury against the Cheetahs.

Coetzee: We showed character

2013-04-14 16:48
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Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has praised the character his team showed after a vital Super Rugby win over the Sharks.

Plumtree welcomes turnaround

2013-04-06 14:02

Sharks coach John Plumtree was relieved his team was able to put behind them a "passive" first half against the Crusaders.

Plumtree pleasantly surprised

2013-03-24 18:38

Sharks coach John Plumtree says he did not expect his side to beat the Rebels as convincingly as they did at Kings Park.

Sharks drop Steyn for Rebels

2013-03-20 16:44
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Sharks coach John Plumtree has dropped Springbok Frans Steyn to the bench for their Super Rugby clash against the Rebels.

Time for Plumtree to get tough

2013-03-18 11:29

There are signs that there may be some fall-out at Kings Park following the Sharks' Super Rugby clash against the Brumbies.

Sharks eager to hit their straps

2013-03-15 14:05

Coach John Plumtree admits the Sharks have yet to hit their stride, but he hopes that will change when they meet the Brumbies.

Sharks will improve - Plumtree

2013-03-10 19:31
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Tryless in two successive Super Rugby matches, Sharks coach John Plumtree is confident the side will improve during the competition.

Sharks not taking Kings lightly

2013-03-05 19:35

Sharks coach John Plumtree is confident there will be no complacency from his side when they face the Kings in PE.

SA conference key for Sharks

2013-02-28 19:32

Sharks coach John Plumtree has stressed the importance of winning the South African Conference as part of the main Super Rugby goal.

Sharks hold most of the aces

2013-02-26 12:42

With the Sharks strong last weekend in areas where the Stormers were weak, the odds only seem more stacked in their favour ...

Cheetahs are 'unpredictable'

2013-02-22 12:02

Sharks coach John Plumtree insists they will not underestimate the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend.

Sharks name big guns

2013-02-13 14:24

As expected, coach John Plumtree has selected a strong Sharks side for the warm-up clash against the Pumas.

Kankowski to boost Sharks

2013-02-04 22:26

Sharks coach John Plumtree has confirmed that Springbok No 8 Ryan Kankowski is set to return to Durban.

Plumtree 'devastated' at loss

2012-10-29 14:12
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Sharks coach John Plumtree has admitted that to make two finals in two major competitions and not win is devastating.

Sharks not falling for WP talk

2012-10-23 22:28
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Sharks coach John Plumtree says they won't fall into the "trap" set by WP who labelled them as favourites for the Currie Cup final.

Plumtree, Reinach bag awards

2012-10-18 15:11

Sharks coach John Plumtree and No 9 Jaco Reinach have been named as Currie Cup coach and player of the month respectively.

Plumtree mulls utilising Boks

2012-10-16 22:07

Sharks coach John Plumtree admits it's a fine balancing act when trying to decide whether or not to play his returning Springboks.

Plumtree welcomes Bok boost

2012-10-09 18:55

Sharks coach John Plumtree is delighted to have Patrick Lambie and the rest of his Springbok group available for selection again.

Plumtree happy with close win

2012-09-29 14:01

Sharks coach John Plumtree has described his side's win over the Blue Bulls as an "arm wrestle" and was content to come out on top.

Bok boost for Sharks

2012-09-19 18:04

Sharks coach John Plumtree has included his returning Springboks into the starting XV for their Currie Cup clash against the Lions.

Plumtree: Red cards aided us

2012-09-16 15:24

Sharks coach John Plumtree says the two red cards dished out in their clash against WP played a big part in the final outcome.

Sharks opt for continuity

2012-09-05 17:16

The Sharks have made only one forced change to their starting team ahead of their Currie Cup clash against Griquas in Kimberley.

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