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John Smit announces his resignation – Featured Durban Blog

26 May 2016 by My Durban

John Smit announces his resignation:

John Smit, Chief Executive of The Sharks, has announced he will resign at the end of the 2016 season.

Stephen Saad, Chairman of The Sharks Board of Directors, stated:  “John is recognised as one of the most successful and respected leaders in our country, and we are grateful for his contribution in guiding The Sharks through a period of transition over the past three years.  I am pleased to say he will remain closely associated with the organisation, maintaining a series of key relationships.”

Smit said:  “It was an honour for me to represent The Sharks on the field, and it has been an honour for me to work for The Sharks off the field.  I have enjoyed the last three years and greatly appreciate the continuing support of our chairman Stephen Saad, KZNRU President Graham Mackenzie, Supersport and the rest of the Board.

“This decision to resign was not an easy one and it is based primarily on me wanting to focus more of my time on my young family.

“I look forward both to the next challenge in my career and to remaining a frequent visitor to Growthpoint KINGS PARK, my home from home since I was 18 years old.”

The process leading to the appointment of a new CEO has commenced.

The post John Smit announces his resignation appeared first on Sharks Rugby.

Full article here: Sharks Rugby – sbuki1030

Prodigious Talents Commit To The Cell C Sharks:

Three of the most promising young rugby players in South Africa have committed their futures to The Sharks.  Jean-Luc du Preez, Daniel du Preez and Garth April have all extended their contracts until the end of 2018.

Gary Gold, Director of Rugby, said: “This is a significant statement of intent on all sides.  Jean-Luc, Dan and Garth have all made outstanding progress during the past few months, and there is not a franchise in Super Rugby or a club in Europe that would not want them in their squad.

“Their decision to remain in Durban, to be part of the new generation team that is fast emerging, will be greeted with delight by everybody associated with The Sharks.”

PLAYER PROFILES

Jean-Luc du Preez

Position                                      :  Flanker

Born                                            :  05/08/1995

Height                                        :  1.94 m

Weight                                       :  110 kg

Super Rugby Caps                   :  10

Currie Cup Caps                       :  6

Daniel du Preez

Position                                      :  Flanker

Born                                            :  05/08/1995

Height                                         :  1.98 m

Weight                                        :  112 kg

Super Rugby Caps                    :  12

Currie Cup Caps                       :  6

Garth April

Position                                      :  Flyhalf / fullback

Born                                             :  16/07/1991

Height                                         :  1.76 m

Weight                                        :  83 kg

Super Rugby Caps                   :  7

Currie Cup Caps                      :  7

The post Prodigious Talents Commit To The Cell C Sharks appeared first on Sharks Rugby.

Full article here: Sharks Rugby – sbuki1030

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