Saffas Abroad: Bok giant into Cup semis
Andre Esterhuizen helped Harlequins secure a first-ever Champions Cup semi-final, while Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster dethroned the defending champions.
Andre Esterhuizen helped Harlequins secure a first-ever Champions Cup semi-final, while Jacques Nienaber’s Leinster dethroned the defending champions.
Tyrone Green scored the winning try to send Harlequins into their first Champions Cup semi-final after an 83-point thriller against hosts Bordeaux.
Andre Esterhuizen and Thomas du Toit both continued their excellent try-scoring form in the Champions Cup round of 16, while Siya Kolisi suffered an injury blow.
Andre Esterhuizen scored as Harlequins beat Glasgow in a Champions Cup last-16 tie in London on Friday – their first knockout victory in the top European club competition.
La Rochelle and Lyon warmed up for their Champions Cup playoffs against the Stormers and Bulls with wins, while Tyrone Green and Andre Esterhuizen inspired Harlequins to a thrilling Premiership victory.
The Sharks have officially confirmed that Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen will be returning to Kings Park from English side Harlequins next season.
Andre Esterhuizen’s pending return to the Sharks took a step closer after Harlequins granted the Springbok centre an early release from his contract.
The Sharks have strongly hinted that Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen is among a quartet of new signings for next season.
Sharks chief executive Eduard Coetzee says moves for Andre Esterhuizen and Trevor Nyakane are in the pipeline, but the Springboks have yet to put pen to paper.
The Sharks have significantly strengthened their squad by putting deals in place to sign two World Cup winners next season.