The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi will leave the Durban-based franchise at the end of the Springboks’ international season in November.
Phepsi Buthelezi (loose forward) and Carlu Sadie (prop) have been called up to the Springbok squad and will join the camp in Johannesburg over the next two days, along with the DHL Stormers players following their return from Ireland, where they featured in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) semi-final over the weekend.
Springbok loose forward Vincent Tshituka has signed a contract extension with the Hollywoodbets Sharks, committing his future to the Durban-based team until 2029.
The Hollywoodbets Sharks have secured a massive double-signing boost, locking down rising Springbok star Ethan Hooker and dynamic scrum-half Bradley Davids on long-term contract extensions at Kings Park until the end of the 2029 season.
Home to some of the biggest names in world rugby, Sharks coach JP Pietersen took a moment to honour the players leaving the club, paying tribute to those who helped shape the team during his first year in charge. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi scored two tries in his final Hollywoodbets Sharks appearance, receiving a standing
Siya Kolisi brought his Sharks career to a fitting close with a brace of tries, while debutant Vusi Moyo delivered a standout performance, contributing 15 points and scoring a try of his own.
The Vodacom Bulls confirmed a massive recruitment drive today, signing former Springbok Curwin Bosch and former Junior Bok captain Hanro Liebenberg.
Stormers prop Ntuthuko Mchunu says he has quickly felt at home in Cape Town since joining the franchise from the Sharks, embracing both the culture and the high standards expected within the squad.
Siya Kolisi, the two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain and global icon, has opened up about a challenging season with the Sharks as his time at the Durban-based club draws to a close.