Lood earns maiden start for Saffa-laden Sale Sharks
The Sale Sharks have named eight South Africans in their starting lineup for Friday’s English Premiership match in London.
The Sale Sharks have named eight South Africans in their starting lineup for Friday’s English Premiership match in London.
The three Du Preez brothers all starred to help the Sale Sharks claim a 22-19 victory over league-leaders the Exeter Chiefs in round nine of the Premiership this weekend.
Jean-Luc Du Preez has been banned for three matches after receiving a red card in Sale Sharks’ 20-13 defeat by Worcester Warriors last weekend.
World Cup-winning lock Lood de Jager will only feature for new club Sale Sharks in 2020 after sustaining a shoulder injury during the Springboks’ World Cup final win over England.
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s Top 14, PRO14 and Premiership Rugby Cup matches involving South African players.
The Sharks reportedly banked a record R1.83 million for the transfer of Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez to the Sale Sharks.
Sharks loose-forward duo Jean-Luc and Daniel du Preez will make their move to the Sale Sharks permanent, effective immediately.
A round-up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on Frans Steyn’s commitment to the Springboks.
The Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of loose forwards Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez on loan deals ahead of the 2019-2020 season.
The ever-increasing trend of players taking up off-season stints overseas is a high-risk business, writes CRAIG LEWIS.