The Sharks have officially confirmed Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s long-awaited return home.
Kolisi will be welcomed in Durban after having spent time playing for the French Top 14 club Racing 92.
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Siya Kolisi has extended his thanks to French club Racing 92 and the Sharks for facilitating the move.
The Springbok captain signed a 3-year contract with the French club last year but his relationship with club owner Jacky Lorenzetti was reportedly strained.
SARugby reports that Kolisi made 18 appearances for the club and faced public criticism from Lorenzetti. After Racing’s loss to Bordeaux, Lorenzetti accused Kolisi of being ‘out of shape and invisible.’
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In a media release this morning, the Sharks team confirmed that the inspirational two-time winning Rugby World Cup Springbok captain will return to SA to join the Hollywoodbets Sharks upon completing his current national duties.
The Sharks director of rugby, Neil Powell, commented that Kolisi is an influential player whose leadership and passion are celebrated globally.
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‘My family and I have enjoyed a wonderful year abroad that has given us cherished memories. We have missed South Africa though and it is time to come home,’ said Kolisi as he reflected on his time abroad.
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