Over to the Doc > If we examine the mechanics of the Sharks and Waratahs’ makeup, to my mind it appears that both have found an ideal balance in terms of ball-carriers, distributors, mobility and a solid set-piece. Granted, all Super Rugby coaches are aware of the value that carriers, cleaners and distributors offer. However, what currently separates the above sides from the chasing pack, and the Durban-based side from their South African counterparts, is principally their players’ ability to multi-task and fulfil more than their expected role within the side. For example, normally a scrumhalf is only ever seen as a distributor. However, the teams currently occupying first and second spot on the overall log have turned the conventional role of a No 9 on its head. While Cobus Reinach and Nick Phipps are more than able distributors, the pair offer an added outlet on attack owing to their abrasive ball-carrying and game-breaking ability. In terms of ball-carrying threats, from one to fifteen the Sharks boast an embarrassment of riches. And as far as their backline is concerned, I believe they possess the perfect 9-10-12 axis. Their scrumhalf and flyhalf, while ball-carrying threats, can play for territory. Meanwhile, at inside centre they possess a player who is both a devastating ball-runner and an equally accomplished distributor. supersport/rugby/blogs/brendan-venter/Why_the_Sharks_are_razor_sharp
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:08:40 +0000
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