The Sharks' best ever Super XV

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25th February, 2014

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Digby

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25th February, 2014

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With Super Rugby back up and running I thought it would be a fun exercise to go back through time and have a look at all the franchises and run a series on selecting their best XVs.

It also gives us something else to think about other than expansion!

I have decided to run with the original 12 franchises from the tournament beginnings in 1996.

So, how this will play out is this – I will make my selection and if you disagree nominate the player and position you would prefer.

For every three votes for the same selection I will change the team accordingly.

Any potential stalemates will be decided by the player with the most Test caps. Now you may note that some players have played for more than one franchise.

I will slot any of those into the Super team they have played the most games for.

We will then go on to selecting the best team from each individual country from the selected and finally an all-time XV.

Clear as mud?

Right, let’s kick it off then with the South Africans first in the Lions, Stormers, Bulls and todays team the Sharks.

Now, yes I am aware that the franchises technically were not set up at this point but allow me this small concession.

Sharks All Time XV
FULLBACK – Andre Joubert
WINGS – James Small and Stefan Terblanche
CENTRES – Henry Honiball and Pieter Muller
FIRST FIVE – Butch James
HALFBACK – Kevin Putt
NUMBER 8 – Gary Teichmann (C)
FLANKERS – Willem Alberts and AJ Venter
LOCKS – Mark Andrews and Johann Muller
PROPS – Jannie du Plessis and Tendai Mtawariri
HOOKER – Bismarck du Plessis

What do you think Roarers? If you disagree, nominate your preferred player below.

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