Simon Borchardt questions whether the Sharks have got anything close to fair value from their costly Eben Etzebeth signing.
Simon Borchardt's piece examines whether the Sharks have got value from signing Eben Etzebeth, with the early verdict appearing to be that the cost — financial and otherwise — has outweighed the returns. The full article likely breaks down the specifics of what the franchise has sacrificed and what they've received on the field in exchange.
Worth clicking through to SA Rugby Mag for the detailed analysis if you want the numbers and the argument in full.
This is our 1–2 paragraph summary of the analysis. The full piece lives where it was published — and that’s where it deserves to be read.
Read the full piece on SA Rugby MagSA Rugby Mag questions whether the Sharks have got what they paid for in Eben Etzebeth — worth reading for the full breakdown.
Seven points off the top eight with four to play and key players injured, the Sharks' season hinges on fixing the mental inconsistency Esterhuizen has publicly identified as their core problem.
The 2023 Boks were the oldest ever to win a World Cup, and Rassie will have to make some tough calls to take the core of his team to a third-successive Rugby World Cup.
The 2023 Boks were the oldest ever to win a World Cup, and Rassie will have to make some tough calls to take the core of his team to a third-successive Rugby World Cup.
Eben Etzebeth is out for the Sharks again, just weeks after returning from a 12-week ban. No further details on the nature or duration of the absence have been provided.