Harlequins are a lot of fun to watch when they get it right, some of the rugby they have played in the last few years has been wonderful there are better teams with better depth but as a neutral they would be my pick to watch week in week out .
@@fonchi3779 The try was due to Joe Marler losing his bind. Your shoulder needs to be bound to the player in front of you in the ruck. If you lose your shoulder bind the ball is out because you are not part of the ruck anymore (last feet). Joe loses his bind when the shark player counter ruck @ 4:35
I'm seeing NZ comments... This premiership! Nobody is talking about NZ rugby anymore. 😂IT'S NORTHERN HEMISPHERE ERA NOW! The South African sides did a spectacular job by moving north.
Eben's Rugby IQ is the best in the world atm, for me. Consistently puts in clutch plays. It's a high risk but certainly gets the reward more often than not.
Will Evans not getting picked for England is a huge let off for the other countries in the six nations. As soon as the dim witted England selectors realise that him and Earl are head and shoulders above the likes of Curry (both), Ludlam and Willis they'll have a dominant back row. Evans the best flanker on the pitch today (and a World Cup winning captain was playing).
@@vik4741 I agree. Sharks have looked a lot more structured since Powell took over from Everitt. Depending on the outcome of the Sarries and Edinburgh match, Sharks might need to travel to Europe for all their knock out matches. They could do with a baller like Esterhuizen, taking nothing away from Taps.
@@jdQuinnn nothing wrong with Fassi skills. Problem is his attitude. He says he doesnt need to improve his game. His positioning and effort on defense are horrendous
Lots of attacking intent from 2 teams whose national teams are much more defense oriented. Entertaining game..but I still prefer a balance in the game.
Also 3.5 million gbp in South Africa is worth way more than it is in Europe mate. So technically SA players are earning a higher living wage. Wake up and accept you’re just shite. Get thrashed by harlequins..imagine if a South African side played Saracens or Toulouse...were looking at 50 point easy
NZL teams have a lower budget than every national team/club. And yous still couldn’t win a super rugby past 2010 💀🤣 Good job Harlequins…. Won’t be long before they are looking for another competition to compete in
Good game from Nick David's who has not performed so we'll UpTo now replacing the Injured & brilliant Tyrone Greene who Quins have really missed this season.
Game was fun to watch Sharks made too many mistakes, especially Abrahams with that chip kick, he should have taken the tackle instead, go through the phases, that was costly.
It's come home and sit on the bench because coaches are spoiled for choice, or play in Europe and get the opportunity to show what you got. The current setup actually helps South African players.
@@AgentMoray This!! Not only do we get more exposure and more game time for more players, but history shows that a good couple of our players have come back into the Boks better off for their experience playing in Europe. Cheslin would never have been picked if he was still at the Stormers...
Awful editing. Missed a try that was disallowed right at the finish (before the sharks scored their last try), a mega lift from Wilco Louw for Stephan Lewies (seemed to be in the air for an eternity) and cut off all the commentary lines so you had no idea or information about how the game has been played.
@@leeroyarendse5302 couldn’t survive in Super rugby tho. I get whys you left. I mean seeing the crusaders and NZL teams dominate SA teams for 10 years + was not pretty to watch 😂
Marler was clearly not bound so wasn't part of the ruck, therefore the ball was actually out.. its not rocket science! He obviously doesnt know the rules and neither do you
It is SA Rugby's job to keep these boys home. Ask them to develop the local game instead of camping in Europe. Please stop complaining, you are qualified plus you won RWC + Lions Series thanks to the Northern teams who gave game time and confidence to the likes of de Klerk, Kolbe, Louw & co
@@tellmewhothefuckami NH rugby benefits more from foreigners than the SH where the foreigners come from. In last year's 6N, across all the team rosters, there were 73 foreign born players! Most of your teams would not even be able to compete unless they were allowed to import good quality players. Can you even name a single top tier team without a SH player in it?
Northern teams recruit South African players because nothing is done to retain them home. Many Boks play their club rugby in Europe and I think it is complete nonsense for both parties. Fortunately, English Premiership has understood that too many foreigners in the league prevents young English talents to prove themselves... French Top 14 has done similar moves. We'll see how SA Rugby will deal with that issue.
@@Treefellow1 Totally agree with you, Brian, Sharks fought brilliantly their way to round of 16. Sharks v Munster is one of the games I dont wanna miss this spring. Well see how Quins do at Cape Town v Stormers. Cheerio !
Harlequins are a lot of fun to watch when they get it right, some of the rugby they have played in the last few years has been wonderful there are better teams with better depth but as a neutral they would be my pick to watch week in week out .
100% agree. I'm a Sale supporter but never miss a Quins game onTV!
That kick through by Thaakir has to be up there with the worst decisions I've ever seen
Should've taken the contact.
never a dull game with the Harlequin Football Club.
Rugby club
Good game knowledge from Etzebeth
its so fun to watch the probably strongest guy on the pitch, making the sneakiest plays because of game knowledge
Explain pls
@@fonchi3779 The try was due to Joe Marler losing his bind. Your shoulder needs to be bound to the player in front of you in the ruck. If you lose your shoulder bind the ball is out because you are not part of the ruck anymore (last feet). Joe loses his bind when the shark player counter ruck @ 4:35
I'm seeing NZ comments... This premiership! Nobody is talking about NZ rugby anymore. 😂IT'S NORTHERN HEMISPHERE ERA NOW! The South African sides did a spectacular job by moving north.
Eben's Rugby IQ is the best in the world atm, for me. Consistently puts in clutch plays. It's a high risk but certainly gets the reward more often than not.
Hell of a game for Nick David
The Sharks were okay. They lost possession to the jackals on too many occasions. But at least they weren't as bad as the Bulls.
The only thing missing in that which had it all, was the Sharks defence.
Abrahams' attempted chip through was the difference between the sides
still wouldn‘t have won tho, needed another score..
The confusion at the break down gifted sharks a try sooooooo no
@@karlosdeevs Um... I'd say there was a 14-point swing with that chip. A try was likely if he'd passed
@Outlaw _6 Yes it did. So yes
England style of play in this Six Nations a mix of Quins and Tigers!
Hopefully!
@@jamess3408 Well they have no choice if they want to succeed!
Sharks looking very toothless on attack in the second half. Need to pull their socks up in the knockout stages.
Will Evans not getting picked for England is a huge let off for the other countries in the six nations. As soon as the dim witted England selectors realise that him and Earl are head and shoulders above the likes of Curry (both), Ludlam and Willis they'll have a dominant back row. Evans the best flanker on the pitch today (and a World Cup winning captain was playing).
Totally agree, levels above those lot, I would’ve gone with him Earl and pearson
Evans jackals are Pocock esque
If Abrahams didnt kick the effing ball away the sharks had a chance for a win.
Unlucky today Sharks, very good game
Fassie scores almost everytime he is on the pitch
And gives away a try through shoddy defence
For every try he scores gives away 3 from poor defence
@@jeromemike262 we on the same page
Well played Quins. Wonder how the Sharks would be cracking on in this comp if they had retained Andre Esterhuisen, Stephan Lewies.
Mate the Sharks have 3 wins out of 4. I think they are doing quite well in this competition
@@vik4741 I agree. Sharks have looked a lot more structured since Powell took over from Everitt. Depending on the outcome of the Sarries and Edinburgh match, Sharks might need to travel to Europe for all their knock out matches. They could do with a baller like Esterhuizen, taking nothing away from Taps.
@@JohnStarve They have Rohan Janse Van Rensburg, he is as much of a line breaker as Esterhuizen
It's sad that Fassi will not see the bok jersey as much coz of his defence man every single time😔
Blame our school system where coaches are expected to concentrate on winning games rather than teaching rugby skills.
@@jdQuinnn nothing wrong with Fassi skills. Problem is his attitude. He says he doesnt need to improve his game. His positioning and effort on defense are horrendous
I like it when both teams try to win.
That’s the whole point of the game but ok
Great first try from the sharks 🔥🔥🔥🔥😭
Lots of attacking intent from 2 teams whose national teams are much more defense oriented. Entertaining game..but I still prefer a balance in the game.
Its crazy these SA teams can do so well if u consider the difference of money involved, its like a Ferrari vs an uno turbo.
What do you mean? Sharks fielded half the sa team
What are you talking about. SA teams spend over £3.5 million on their team annually...that’s more than half the premiership sides spend.
Also 3.5 million gbp in South Africa is worth way more than it is in Europe mate. So technically SA players are earning a higher living wage. Wake up and accept you’re just shite. Get thrashed by harlequins..imagine if a South African side played Saracens or Toulouse...were looking at 50 point easy
NZL teams have a lower budget than every national team/club. And yous still couldn’t win a super rugby past 2010 💀🤣 Good job Harlequins…. Won’t be long before they are looking for another competition to compete in
@@connoranderson5229 … sour grapes mate? Okay enjoy your competition with the Aussie sides lol.
You did this, not us.
Good game from Nick David's who has not performed so we'll UpTo now replacing the Injured & brilliant Tyrone Greene who Quins have really missed this season.
Hendrikse got no gas and Davis should get a call up.
Marcus Smith= Luca Doncic
Well done quins…Sharks..not good enough boys.
Quins are not unbeatable. We beat them in Durban so.....
@@wot4922 I know, I watched it. But that game we played with a weaker side than today, what does that tell you?
Nice rugby !
Sharks gave this one away. Their defence was poor, to put it mildly. Well done, Quins.
Etzebeth with the ultimate poachers try
Glad he did not run on his knees to score this one..
Uli Schmidt did a simmilar stunt years back. He was surprised try was awarded.
Game was fun to watch Sharks made too many mistakes, especially Abrahams with that chip kick, he should have taken the tackle instead, go through the phases, that was costly.
Defense Defense Defense
I think all South African players playing in Europe need to come back and play for a local team. This Heineken Cup is tough.
We need the $$$ to convince them
Sa needs europe otherwise there would be talent bottle necks in all the sa clubs
It's come home and sit on the bench because coaches are spoiled for choice, or play in Europe and get the opportunity to show what you got. The current setup actually helps South African players.
@@Nieljoyceniel We need to at least have the top tier especially the Boks
@@AgentMoray This!!
Not only do we get more exposure and more game time for more players, but history shows that a good couple of our players have come back into the Boks better off for their experience playing in Europe. Cheslin would never have been picked if he was still at the Stormers...
4:37 What happened?
His shoulder wasn't bind so it's a try
Joe marlers shoulder came off so the ruck ended and ball was loose
Sharks remain in the wetness please 😅 stay away from dry ground. 🤣
Awful editing. Missed a try that was disallowed right at the finish (before the sharks scored their last try), a mega lift from Wilco Louw for Stephan Lewies (seemed to be in the air for an eternity) and cut off all the commentary lines so you had no idea or information about how the game has been played.
Sharks can do better in Defence, congrats to Quins
Sharks 2 tries contender for try of the year…
Sharks 💪💪💪
Good match. Esterheisen was off side.
Esterheisen?
@@douwvorster1237Esterheisenberg*
Infamous rugby player turned chemistry teacher turned drug lord.
@@douwvorster1237 my bad. Etzebeth
@@888young2 You realise that they looked at that and that the referee informed the Quins captain that he was onside?
@@Karma-qt4ji yeah but that was not true
South African teams, all mouth last year, struggling big time now they are playing two competitions, welcome to the big boys club
'Struggling big time' by qualifying for a home RO16 and having two teams in the top 4 of both competitions they're in?
"Struggling big time" hahahaha reeks of desperation
Doing much better in 1 year of entering a competition compared to the NH teams that cant do anything in a long run competition such as the World Cup.
@@leeroyarendse5302 couldn’t survive in Super rugby tho. I get whys you left. I mean seeing the crusaders and NZL teams dominate SA teams for 10 years + was not pretty to watch 😂
hahahaha Sharks 3/4 wins Quins 2/4 hahahahaha
absolute shcoking decision for Eben’s “try”
Why
Marler was clearly not bound so wasn't part of the ruck, therefore the ball was actually out.. its not rocket science! He obviously doesnt know the rules and neither do you
@@Treefellow1 I know the rules, and having seen the replays Marler was never bound properly.
@@dn822 because I didn't look at the replay to see it was actually fine, and muppetry of a high order by Marler...
Lazy runners sharks you better shape up for the pay you re getting
Not as easy as you thought this tournament was going to be eh Boks😁
Boks? lol calm down boy
Northern hemisphere rugby doesn't give an inch to southern boys anymore and that's from a southern boy. Damn good rugby northern boys !
@@peterlow1513 8-1
without our 3 Boks
Quins would be useless
😁😁
but without Quins 3 Boks, Estherhuizen, Wilco Louw, Lewies, hw gud are they?
Probably still better than the Sharks
It is SA Rugby's job to keep these boys home. Ask them to develop the local game instead of camping in Europe. Please stop complaining, you are qualified plus you won RWC + Lions Series thanks to the Northern teams who gave game time and confidence to the likes of de Klerk, Kolbe, Louw & co
We been playing games without Wilco & Lewis for most of this season due to injury and Estherhuizen who been with SA at times
@@tellmewhothefuckami NH rugby benefits more from foreigners than the SH where the foreigners come from. In last year's 6N, across all the team rosters, there were 73 foreign born players! Most of your teams would not even be able to compete unless they were allowed to import good quality players. Can you even name a single top tier team without a SH player in it?
Northern teams recruit South African players because nothing is done to retain them home.
Many Boks play their club rugby in Europe and I think it is complete nonsense for both parties.
Fortunately, English Premiership has understood that too many foreigners in the league prevents young English talents to prove themselves... French Top 14 has done similar moves. We'll see how SA Rugby will deal with that issue.
Sharks got lost like a stinking fart there in UK. Sharks won't make the cut. Dont play as a team.
sharks are already qualified for the knockout stages, in fact all 3 SA teams did
Or maybe huge travels and 6-day turnaround are very demanding when you face quality sides...
And they have a better record in this comp than Harlequins, so whats your point? total nonsense!
@@Treefellow1 Totally agree with you, Brian, Sharks fought brilliantly their way to round of 16. Sharks v Munster is one of the games I dont wanna miss this spring. Well see how Quins do at Cape Town v Stormers. Cheerio !