Springbok, Sharks star jetting off to Japan

Springbok, Sharks star jetting off to Japan

Increasingly it looks as if the Sharks will be undergoing a squad overhaul from next season, with a number of players heading overseas or coming to the end of their contracts. In one bit of player movement news that has been rumoured for some time, it has been confirmed that Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams will be joining a Japanese club after this season. The 29-year-old has firmly established himself in the top two of the Springboks’ peckin…

Williams gone! Sharks confirm star's exit

The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams is leaving at the end of the season. The fleet-footed No 9, whose contract expires in June, will join a Japanese club. Williams’ departure comes at a crucial time for the Sharks, who are in the middle of a rebuilding phase under new management. The dynamic scrumhalf has been a key figure in their system, and his exit leaves a significant gap – one that is expected to be filled by …