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@NicknameisBush Feel the same as an Exeter fan. Ulster clearing Exeter at right angles at each ruck. Meet you halfway in the spirit of the game and say that ref has been equally awful at ruck time. And at collisions.

Exeter can do anything at the ruck it seems. Ref uninterested in ulster questions. Eventually he penalises Exeter for offside that even he couldn't ignore. #ULSvEXE

@SharksRugby Here’s something to consider: what about a social media sabbatical from the fans/online team? It’s all ‘words’ at the moment. When management are playing the distraction blame game -POTUS style- after a woeful few years, it’s frustrating and embarrassing. Win games, we’ll follow.

Tough defeat in Scotland. Time to reflect and work towards the 26/27 season

@LongCblong @MarcoMasotti_ He seems to be following suit in terms of international political ‘leaders’ using distraction tactics or making excuses. The Sharks’ - who I love - haven’t had a particularly stellar record this year. Embarrassing as a supporter…

@MarcoMasotti_ Great way to distract your supporters from your league position with all the talent at your disposal. What Sharks need is leadership and that starts from the very top...

I walked into the Bridgend stadium last Saturday and felt the spirit of rugby with so many Welsh legends plastered on the walls — only to leave with the spirit of Maradona’s “Hand of God” following the uncontested scrums. The integrity of our URC league demands better. Is anyone involved willing to submit to a lie detector test? I am sure our fans will offer a reward to anyone who comes forward with information.

@dbbovey @SharksRugby @Vodacom I think AI writes their social posts now.. Only explanation.

@SharksRugby @Vodacom Playing the Ospreys is fighting against all odds? Do the meanings of words even matter to you any more?

Fought until the end against all odds 🦈🖤 @vodacom #urc #OSPvSHA

@GTDaeAvgJoe I think he’ll be great in time, and I also want to see him do well, but it seemed very premature / knee jerk after seeing a couple of good results post-Plum, to go for Head Coach so soon. Inherited a team of individuals and ailing all-stars… So much young talent too.. Tough one.

@makemineawine I honestly don't know man. I'm a die hard Sharks fan, since I was 7 years old and that amazing Curriecup win on Loftus. I will always support my boys. But right now I don't really have any answers. I want JP to do well. And I think he deserves at least one full season.

Welp That's our season done. We can just try to make things easier for our countrymen by winning some other games. Another dissapointing season by my boys. There's always next year. #OSPvSHA

@Oom_Rugby Will he be out for the AB’s tour….??? What happens as a consequence for a cowardly cheap shot?

no yellow card for the player diving on Hooker after his score and injuring him ? shocking 😡

@RSA_Broadcaster @MarcoMasotti_ We have become the perennial underachievers of South African rugby. Year-after-year.

@makemineawine It's the @MarcoMasotti_ era.

#OSPvSHA Aaaaand there goes our season. Naive amid some deception and cunning and some seriously poor officiating (player safety with Hooker hit?!); uninventive and error-ridden - another season of it; where are the management and their normal platitudes?

@RuckinRugby The game, sadly 😭

@makemineawine Clueless. He has to be behind Ridl & PBB for selection. What was that missed tackle at the end??

#EXEvNOR Love him, but Manny has been a liability on defence… He's got to sort that out soon…

@RuckinRugby Outside his tries, he’s not had a great second half of the season. He’s been a bit of a defensive liability and has made a few rash decisions like that. Paul BB, and Ridell to start- might refocus him..?

Manny almost did one of those earlier. Stupid. Big ask now with 14, FFS. Losing Yenz & then Olly were massive, now this. Dig deep. #EXEvNOR

@Cliffrdodhiambo They’re shell shocked. In Marco Biscotti’s letter highlighting the long term vision, he talked about how JP’s team were fitter. That was absolute spin / nonsense. They’ve been three steps behind these Bulls players all game.. Total embarrassment.

Boks players in the Sharks lineup are playing like some endangered species. The fans want to be entertained. #BULvSHA

Outside Etserhuizen, our - presumably big money - marquee players are delivering very little. Got to move to short contracts and cut the deadwood; bring through academy players who are hungry and not sucking the budget for constantly average performances. #BULvSHA

Sharks big and very immobile tight five being run ragged by a far more mobile Bulls pack. Absolutely chalk and cheese. Sharks slow and only going to get worse with altitude. #BULvSHA

@Thembileeh I said the same. Bit of a new coach honeymoon (and don’t get me wrong, I love JP), but JP is relatively new to top flight coaching. Weird decision not to look wider..

Lol, the Sharks are back where they started🤣🤣🤣 I did say they needed to keep looking for a coach but what do I know? #BULvSHA

#BULvSHA Youngster at fullback having a hard lesson here. JP has to pull him before Sharks are totally out of this game. Men vs boys at the moment. Why on EARTH have the Sharks gone in so underprepared?!

@RuckinRugby I just don’t think he’s in the same form this season. To be fair today, it’s pretty gross.

Does Manny only play for England now? More & more starting to look like he’s not giving 100%. Is it just me? #EXEvBRI

After that kick, I immediately retract that 😂😂

#EXEvBRI Woodburn - contrary to season form - is having a MARE.