Rejuvenated Fassi faces his Bok reality
Aphelele Fassi was “bummed” not to make the Springbok World Cup squad in 2023, but the fit-again fullback is seizing every opportunity with the Sharks this season.
Aphelele Fassi was “bummed” not to make the Springbok World Cup squad in 2023, but the fit-again fullback is seizing every opportunity with the Sharks this season.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree has praised Aphelele Fassi’s attacking skills while arguing that the star fullback’s defence is also improving.
The crunch SA Shield derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday will showcase an electrifying showdown between Hollywoodbets Sharks Aphelele Fassi and Bulls playmaker Willie le Roux. @Vodacom #URC
John Plumtree says Aphelele Fassi is showing signs of ridding himself of his inconsistencies after the Sharks fullback’s sensational start to the season. @Vodacom #URC
Having turned down lucrative offers to leave Durban, Aphelele Fassi is determined to realise his potential on a multi-year contract with the Sharks.
The Sharks have fended off interest from the DHL Stormers and re-signed Springbok utility back Aphelele Fassi for the foreseeable future.
Aphelele Fassi has returned from injury on the left wing in a handful of changes to the Sharks team to tackle the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
Director of rugby Neil Powell says the Sharks are desperate to retain the services of fullback Aphelele Fassi, who has been linked with a move to the DHL Stormers.
Springbok utility back Aphelele Fassi is reportedly set to join the DHL Stormers from the Sharks.
Fullback Aphelele Fassi is looking to show the Springbok coaches his improved defensive skills when the Sharks and DHL Stormers clash in Durban on Saturday.