SHARKS NAME CURRIE CUP SQUAD. The Sharks have named their 2013 Currie Cup squad, with EP Kings fullback SP Marais one of a few new faces. Marais will join the squad shortly, subject to release from the Kings. CEO John Smit and Director of Rugby Brendan Venter today named a 43-man squad to compete for the golden trophy, although six members of that group are unlikely to feature due to Springbok Rugby Championship commitments. A few others, most notable Francois Steyn, Paul Jordaan and Pieter-Steph du Toit, are currently injured and also unlikely to enjoy much game time. In addition to Marais, the Sharks have picked up Rayno Gerber (tight head, Rovigo), Marco Wentzel (lock, Wasps), Justin Downey (flank, Griquas) and Hansie Graaf (utility back, Griffons) to go with Edwin Hewitt, the lock signed from Griquas just before the end of Super Rugby. Young players like Danie Mienie, Sizo Maseko, Jaco van Tonder, Heimar Williams, Fred Zeilinga and Sean Robinson have made the step up from the junior ranks and will play their first Currie Cup campaign for the Sharks. The full squad is below: Props: Beast Mtawarira*, Dale Chadwick, Danie Mienie, Jannie du Plessis*, Wiehahn Herbst, Rayno Gerber Hookers: Bismarck du Plessis*, Kyle Cooper, Craig Burden, Monde Hadebe Locks: Anton Bresler**, Edwin Hewitt, Pieter-Steph du Toit**, Marco Wentzel, Peet Marais Loose forwards: Keegan Daniel, Marcell Coetzee*, Willem Alberts*, Jacques Botes, Jean Deysel, Justin Downey, Lubabalo Mtembu, Francois Kleinhans, Brynard Stander Scrumhalves: Charl McLeod, Cobus Reinach Flyhalves: Pat Lambie*, Butch James, Fred Zeilinga, Hansie Graaf** Centres: Francois Steyn**, Tim Whitehead, Paul Jordaan**, Marius Joubert, Heimar Williams Back three: Odwa Ndungane, Lwazi Mvovo, Louis Ludik, S’bura Sithole**, Sizo Maseko, Jaco van Tonder, Sean Robinson, SP Marais * denotes Bok RC squad member ** denotes currently injured player
Posted on: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:02:50 +0000
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