{"id":141089,"date":"2019-07-12T01:37:22","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T23:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/co-captaincy-featured-durban-blog\/"},"modified":"2019-07-12T01:37:22","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T23:37:22","slug":"co-captaincy-featured-durban-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/co-captaincy-featured-durban-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-captaincy \u2013 Featured Durban Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Co-captaincy<\/a>: <\/p>\n

While it is not a novel idea, the concept of having a dual leadership set-up for the Cell C Sharks\u2019 Currie Cup campaign is all about development and growth within the side and building for the future.<\/p>\n

The Cell C Sharks have a good mix of experienced, battle-hardened players and some exciting and talented youngsters which bodes well in the team\u2019s defence of the title they hold after defeating Western Province in last year\u2019s final to be crowned Currie Cup champions.<\/p>\n

In announcing Jeremy Ward and Tera Mtembu as the Cell C Sharks co-captains, head coach Sean Everitt explained the reasoning behind this decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe looked at the make-up of the squad and the theme of the campaign which is all about growth,\u201d he began.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis campaign is about growing the squad, growing the individuals and bringing the youngsters through and this is the perfect opportunity, going forward, to develop a guy like Jeremy who has shown outstanding leadership qualities.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also takes the pressure off Tera a little bit. He\u2019s been the Cell C Sharks\u2019 Super Rugby and Currie Cup captain in the past and I thought it would be good for Jeremy to have someone to lean on. Tera is coming back from injury and at times we will give Jeremy the reins to lead the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo it is more to grow the leadership in the group than having an experienced leader going into this campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n

Co-captain Tera Mtembu admitted that a leadership role wasn\u2019t something he had considered. Instead it was focusing on getting back onto the field and contributing to the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t see it coming to be honest,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m just grateful to get another opportunity to play and all credit to the management staff, everyone played their role. And thanks to the coaching staff for giving me this opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to add value where I can and enjoy every single moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Co-captain Jeremy Ward will also have a big role to play in the competition.\u00a0 A deadly defender and an exciting attacking centre, his leadership abilities have been well documented, particularly as the captain of the SA Under 21s in the World Rugby Under 21 Championship.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so excited, it\u2019s a huge responsibility \u2013 I recognise and understand that \u2013 but an opportunity for me as a young leader to learn from Tera which I\u2019m really excited to do, and also to work in a new role within the team,\u201d he explained in the lead-up to Friday\u2019s opening Currie Cup clash with Griquas at Jonsson KINGS PARK.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t believe you need a leadership title, the challenge for all of us is to enhance the leadership within the team and Tera and I plan on doing that.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want the youngsters who are coming through to step up. To empower them to play their natural game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Friday night\u2019s round one match kicks off at 7.15pm.<\/p>\n

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