Hold onto your hats, rugby fans, because it looks like two of South Africa’s finest are about to ditch sushi for fish and chips! Springbok veterans Faf de Klerk and Jesse Kriel are reportedly eyeing a move from Japan’s Rugby League One to the greener pastures of the English Premiership when the season wraps up. Yes, the rumor mill is churning, and it's spitting out some tantalizing prospects for these rugby heavyweights.
RugbyPass whispers that Faf de Klerk, the scrappy scrumhalf with a blond mane that’s as famous as his feisty playstyle, might reunite with his old pals at Sale Sharks. But wait, there’s a twist in the tale! The Newcastle Red Bulls seem ready to throw their hat in the ring too. With their recent flashy grab of All Blacks’ Hoskins Sotutu, the Red Bulls are clearly not messing around this transfer season.
"A move back to England could offer De Klerk a timely platform as he looks to reassert himself at international level."
At 34, De Klerk has only donned the Springbok jersey twice this year, tumbling down Rassie Erasmus' scrumhalf hierarchy amidst a fiercely competitive field. Despite Erasmus’ assurances that Faf is still very much in the Springbok scene, the road back to regular Test rugby seems riddled with hurdles, not helped by an injury likely to keep him benched for a chunk of the Japanese season.
On the other flank, Jesse Kriel is also potentially gearing up for a leap back to Europe. The Daily Mail hints that clubs from both the Premiership and France’s Top 14 are lining up for the seasoned centre, prepping for what could be a spectacular tug-of-war over his signature.
With both these players possibly on the move, the transfer market is heating up. Will they make the leap back to European rugby? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - the English Premiership might just be about to get a double dose of Springbok magic.
Posted in English Premiership, French Top 14, News, Saffas Abroad, Top headlines.
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Hold onto your hats, rugby fans, because it looks like two of South Africa’s finest are about to ditch sushi for fish and chips! Springbok veterans Faf de Klerk and Jesse Kriel are reportedly eyeing a move from Japan’s Rugby League One to the greener pastures of the English Premiership when the season wraps up. Yes, the rumor mill is churning, and it's spitting out some tantalizing prospects for these rugby heavyweights.
RugbyPass whispers that Faf de Klerk, the scrappy scrumhalf with a blond mane that’s as famous as his feisty playstyle, might reunite with his old pals at Sale Sharks. But wait, there’s a twist in the tale! The Newcastle Red Bulls seem ready to throw their hat in the ring too. With their recent flashy grab of All Blacks’ Hoskins Sotutu, the Red Bulls are clearly not messing around this transfer season.
"A move back to England could offer De Klerk a timely platform as he looks to reassert himself at international level."
At 34, De Klerk has only donned the Springbok jersey twice this year, tumbling down Rassie Erasmus' scrumhalf hierarchy amidst a fiercely competitive field. Despite Erasmus’ assurances that Faf is still very much in the Springbok scene, the road back to regular Test rugby seems riddled with hurdles, not helped by an injury likely to keep him benched for a chunk of the Japanese season.
On the other flank, Jesse Kriel is also potentially gearing up for a leap back to Europe. The Daily Mail hints that clubs from both the Premiership and France’s Top 14 are lining up for the seasoned centre, prepping for what could be a spectacular tug-of-war over his signature.
With both these players possibly on the move, the transfer market is heating up. Will they make the leap back to European rugby? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - the English Premiership might just be about to get a double dose of Springbok magic.
Posted in English Premiership, French Top 14, News, Saffas Abroad, Top headlines.