new_j4a says...

@alex_babbler, good name. Says it all. No need for me to set you straight. All the reasonable people here noticed that it was the Sharks that stopped a great Reds side from getting momentum.

Posted 16:14 23rd July 2012

bloemboy says...

As a neutral, I have to hand it to the sharks who played the best rugby of the weekend in my opinion. Crusaders were good, but on the day I think the Sharks would have had the edge if they had played each other.

therein lies the dilemma. I want a SA side to win the competition, byt who would have the best shot at it?

Stormers have been playing consistent test match style rugby while the Sharks are the more dynamic team capable of extremes at both ends of the scale. The Sharks have however not shown the consistency that would allow anyone to believe that they can win 3 knockout matches on the road (and at the 3 furthest points on the S15 map) in a row. I think homeground advantage will make a massive difference in the final game and while the Sharks would stand a small chance of winning in the land of the long white cloud, the Stormers would be favourites in Cape Town.

So my colours declared, GO Stormers!

Posted 06:34 23rd July 2012

daibok says...

Dont know what Daniel means by heavy loss.

Anyway, we will have a Saffa team in the final. Now, I hope it is the Sharks. The style of rugby is better to watch, but the game is too close to call. But if the Stormers win then I will bring out my Stormers shirt for the final ( It's hidden somewhere, a 'gift' from a mate in Capetown, oh the shame of it) and shout for the enemy like a native of Newlands.

Go Sharks. And then - er, Go Sharks or Stormers.

Posted 14:40 22nd July 2012

TheRealH says...

I don't think 15-12 is a heavy loss. I think next weekend is going to be a colossal match. Even with the travel issue, I'll still back the Black & White to take next weekend.

Posted 06:50 22nd July 2012