DHL Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has expressed his delight at the return of two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, describing his homecoming as a major boost for the Cape Town-based franchise.
The Sharks can confirm that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will leave the side at the conclusion of the current season to take up an opportunity with the DHL Stormers.
Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall and player Andy Onyeama-Christie expressed their admiration for the Sharks, noting that despite the team’s difficult start, they still expected a major challenge from a strong, quality side.
Springbok and Sharks lock Eben Etzebeth was handed a 12-match ban after being found guilty of intentional contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann in South Africa’s 73-0 victory against Wales last Saturday.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will appear before a disciplinary committee on Tuesday afternoon, where he will hear his fate, according to News 24, following the red card he received for an alleged eye gouge during last Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff.
Two-time World Cup winner Mazalole Mapimpi is back as Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns this week after a month-long international break, with the Hollywoodbets Sharks taking on Connacht in Galway, Ireland, on Saturday evening.
That was the part of the post by the Sharks on a social media account as they bid a farewell to Lukhanyo Am, confirming his departure.
Hollywoodbets Sharks head coach John Plumtree admitted that team owner Marco Masotti “won’t be happy” watching from New York after the Sharks suffered a 26–34 defeat to Ulster in the United Rugby Championship (URC) clash at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.
A Springbok-laden Hollywoodbets Sharks side fell 26–34 to Ulster in their United Rugby Championship encounter at Kings Park Stadium on Saturday.