Bok prop jumps ship to Sharks
The Sharks have captured a veteran Springbok prop from the Lions as a replacement for the retired Coenie Oosthuizen.
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The Sharks have captured a veteran Springbok prop from the Lions as a replacement for the retired Coenie Oosthuizen.
Concerns have escalated over Springbok and Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen’s playing future following a serious neck injury.
Known more for seeking contact than avoiding a hit, Coenie Oosthuizen attempts to hoodwink this defender with his version of the goose step.
Sale Sharks have confirmed that veteran prop Coenie Oosthuizen will be leaving Manchester to return to Durban and re-sign with the Sharks.
The Sharks have hinted at signing a versatile prop who has played for the Springboks on many occasions and will mentor the younger tightheads in Durban.
The tight five is in the cross hairs as Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel meet up in ‘The War Room’ to finalise a Bok team to bash the British & Irish Lions in the series decider.
The three Du Preez brothers and captain Jono Ross are the only South Africans who have been included in the Sale Sharks’ match 23 for their clash with the Worcester Warriors on Wednesday.
The Saffa-laden Sale Sharks recorded an emphatic 40-7 bonus-point victory over the Bristol Bears in Eccles on Saturday.
The Sale Sharks have named eight South Africans in their starting lineup for Friday’s English Premiership match in London.
Look back at when Stormers and Bok lock Eben Etzebeth showcased his immense physical strength by charging through Bismarck du Plessis and Coenie Oosthuizen.