Curwin Bosch is showing “signs of improvement”, but the Sharks flyhalf’s goal-kicking and overall inconsistency for the Durbanites are concerning for coach Sean Everitt.
Bosch has faced stiff opposition from Boeta Chamberlain for the Sharks’ No 10 jersey in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship this season. But, Everitt has backed Bosch despite his lukewarm form, with the Springbok down to start ahead of Chamberlain against Zebre on Saturday in Durban.
“It was a bit of an inconsistent performance for me,” said Everitt on Bosch’s efforts in the Sharks’ win over Scarlets at Kings Park on Friday. “The goal-kicking … we know he can kick for poles.
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“He kicked two touchline conversions, so he did well in that department, apart from missing a 55-metre kick and two that he’d normally get.
“Generally, he did show some desire from a counter-attack perspective. That linebreak he had in the second half, he was unlucky that Tito [Bonilla] couldn’t hold on to the ball there. It could have led to a certain try.
“He’s certainly showing signs of improvement from an attacking point of view.”
