KZN FEATURES PROMINENTLY IN THE SA SCHOOLS SQUAD:
The Sharks would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the nine schoolboy players from our province of KZN, that have been selected as part of the 28-member SA Schools squad that will represent our country at the U/19 International Series, which takes place in Cape Town in August.
Commenting on the players’ selection, The Sharks CEO, Gary Teichmann said: “We are extremely proud of this young group of men who have shown that they have the talent and perseverance to succeed in our sport.”
“This is just reward for the all the hard work they have put in thus far, and this is just the beginning. We are also delighted to confirm that of the squad of 28-members named, 11 of the players will be featuring for The Sharks in 2018. This reaffirms our commitment of investing in our home grown talent and building a next generation squad that will further strengthen rugby in our province.”
“We wish the SA Schools squad the very best for their upcoming tournament. They have our full support.”
The KZN Players selected are:
Celimpilo Gumede: Durban High School
Conan le Fleur: Glenwood High School
Dylan Richardson: Kearsney College
Fezokuhle Mbatha: Maritzburg College
Jaden Hendrikse: Glenwood High School
JJ van der Mescht: Glenwood High School
Jordan Clarke: Glenwood High School
Phendulani Buthelezi: Durban High School
Sanele Nohamba: Durban High School
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CELL C SHARKS CURRIE CUP SQUAD ANNOUNCED:
Thursday, 27th July 2017: Cell C Sharks Head Coach, Robert du Preez has announced the names of 43 players, who have been included in the 2017 Cell C Sharks Currie Cup squad.
Many of the players named have represented the Cell C Sharks in Vodacom Super Rugby this year. Amongst the new faces in the squad are new signings, Cameron Wright, Louis Schreuder, Ross Geldenhuys and Tyler Paul. Mzamo Majola, who was on-loan to the Kings during this year’s Super Rugby also makes a welcome return to the squad.
Notable exclusions from the Currie Cup squad are Andre Esterhuizen (Sanix), Lwazi Mvovo (Canon Eagles), Philip van der Walt (Canon Eagles) and Stephan Lewies (Kamaishi Seawaves), all of whom will be playing in Japan during the Currie Cup season. They will return to Durban in January 2018 in time for next year’s Vodacom Super Rugby competition.
Three other players that were ineligible for inclusion are contracted Springboks Beast Mtawarira and Coenie Ooosthuizen and the injured Patrick Lambie.
“There is a great mixture of youth and experience in this squad, and everyone is keen to make their mark and contribute when called upon”, said du Preez.
| CELL C SHARKS CURRIE CUP SQUAD | |
| Adams | Tythan |
| Am | Lukhanyo |
| Andrews | Hyron |
| April | Garth |
| Blewett | Tristan |
| Bosch | Curwin |
| Botha | Ruan |
| Claassens | Michael |
| Coetzee | Stephan |
| Daniel | Keegan |
| Deysel | Johan |
| Droste | Jean |
| du Plessis | Andrew |
| du Preez | Daniel |
| du Preez | Jean-Luc |
| du Toit | Thomas |
| Geldenhuys | Ross |
| Gouws | Rowan |
| Janse van Rensburg | Benhard |
| Louw | Marius |
| Majola | Khaya |
| Majola | Mzamo |
| Marais | Franco |
| Meyer | John-Hubert |
| Mtembu | Tera |
| Mukendi | Ilunga |
| Ndungane | Odwa |
| Nkosi | Sbu |
| Paul | Tyler |
| Radebe | Inny |
| Ralepelle | Chiliboy |
| Schoeman | Juan |
| Schreuder | Louis |
| Sithole | S’bura |
| Smith | Rhyno |
| Stevens | Damian |
| van Vuuren | Kerron |
| van Wyk | Kobus |
| Venter | Hanco |
| Vermeulen | Jacques |
| Vosloo | Wian |
| Ward | Jeremy |
| Wright | Cameron |
The Cell C Sharks are currently in the process of finalising some exciting new signings, which will be announced shortly.
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