Sharks get Claassens, Deysel returns

 

He is expected to join the team as soon as his playing commitments in France have concluded.

 

Another big boost to the Sharks is the retun of looseforward Jean Deysel, who has spent the past six months playing for Verbiltz in Japan

 

Deysel who to date has been capped an impressive 117 times for the Sharks, will join the squad immediately.

 

Commenting on these signings, The Sharks CEO John Smit, said: “Michael Claassens is an experienced scrumhalf who will add great value and depth to our squad as well as mentor our very talented young scrumhalves.

 

"He has been playing well for Toulon and we look forward to welcoming him to the black and white.”

 

Smit added: “We all knew it was a tough decision for Jean to make when he departed last year, as his heart has always been with The Sharks.

"We were very sad to lose a player of his calibre and you can imagine our delight that this loyal servant of the Sharks has agreed to return home.

 

“Aside from his playing attributes, he also brings experience and strong leadership to the team environment, which is off great benefit."

 

The Sharks Super Rugby campaign kicks-off on Saturday, February 14 against the Cheetahs at Kings Park.