Simon Borchardt's piece for SA Rugby Mag examines whether the Sharks have got value from signing Eben Etzebeth — and the early verdict appears to be that the cost has outweighed the return. Beyond that, the snippet doesn't reveal enough of the argument to summarise fairly.
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Eben at the Sharks: Big price, mixed returns
SA Rugby Mag questions whether the Sharks have got what they paid for in Eben Etzebeth — worth reading for the full breakdown.
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