Duo leaves Sharks, Claassens retires
NEWS: Utility back Garth April is heading over to Japan
The Sharks side confirmed the news via Twitter. April will join Japan Top League team, NTT Shining Arcs.
As we bid farewell to @garth15april, we would like to thank him for his contribution to the @CellC Sharks and wish him well in his future endeavours.
Who remembers his brilliant run in 2016 when he sliced through the @ChiefsRugby defence and cut them open!💥#OurSharksForever pic.twitter.com/H4TZhmHmsX
— The Sharks (@TheSharksZA) July 26, 2018
He is heading over to Japan Top League team, NTT Shining Arcs.
— The Sharks (@TheSharksZA) July 26, 2018
The Sharks also announced the departure of prop Ross Geldenhuys.
To a great team man, and rock of #OurSharks scrum, @PropRoss3, thank you for contributing to the @CellC Sharks over the years, and we wish you all the best in the next chapter of your career!#OurSharksForever pic.twitter.com/IR0eumbPGP
— The Sharks (@TheSharksZA) July 27, 2018
Meanwhile, Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf Michael Claassens announced his retirement from the game.
Claassens joined the Sharks in 2015 after stints in England and France with Bath and Toulon.
The 35-year-old began his career with the Free State Cheetahs making 64 appearances for the Bloemfontein side.
The @CellC Sharks would like to wish a legend of the game and nippy Scrumhalf, @MichaelClaasse9, a happy farewell! Thank you for your contribution to #OurSharks over the years and all the best in your future ventures.#OurSharksForever pic.twitter.com/rHQO49VLgK
— The Sharks (@TheSharksZA) July 27, 2018
