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Etzebeth looking forward to Kolisi reunion at Sharks

In his first Sharks interview, newly-signed Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says he is excited to reunite with close friend Siya Kolisi in Durban.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822n) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the warm-up Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Sharks confirm Etzebeth signing

The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will be joining them after he was granted an early exit from his contract with Toulon.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Fans agree, Rassie must give salary cap the boot

An SARugbymag.co.za poll has confirmed that fans want to see their teams cut loose from the current salary cap restricting the country’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 28: Sikhumbuzo Notshe with James Venter during the Cell C Sharks training session at Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on July 28, 2020 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Venter: Everyone wants to play in the URC

Sharks loose forward James Venter says having the Currie Cup run concurrently with the Vodacom United Rugby Championship motivates players to leave a lasting impression in the domestic competition.

‘Magic’ Am is world’s best, brags Sharks boss

Lukhanyo Am is simply “the best centre in the world”, and the Springbok star can always produce a bit of magic regardless of where he plays on the pitch.

White accuses Sharks of disobeying Rassie’s wishes

Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White has accused the Sharks deliberately slowed down the game between the sides on Saturday, saying the delaying tactic goes directly against what Rassie Erasmus wants from South African teams.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12: Lukhanyo Am of the Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Vodacom Bulls and Cell C Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on February 12, 2022 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Watch: Hai man, Lukhanyo!

Relive Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am’s unreal try in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Vodacom Bulls with Xhosa commentary.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 08: Sean Everitt (Head Coach) of the Cell C Sharks with Neil Powell of the Cell C Sharks during the Cell C Sharks training session at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 08, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Powell promoted to Sharks director of rugby

The Sharks have announced that Blitzboks coach Neil Powell will be taking over as director of rugby when he completes his move to Durban later this year.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Grant Williams of the Cell C Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

Everitt on red card: Accidents happen

Coach Sean Everitt expressed his frustration with the red card shown to Sharks scrumhalf Grant Williams during Saturday’s victory against the Bulls in Pretoria.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Toulon confirm Etzebeth exit, lock linked to Sharks

Toulon have confirmed Eben Etzebeth has been granted an early exit from his contract and the Springbok lock is believed to be in the final stages of agreeing to terms with the Sharks.