The Southern Kings have confirmed a number of new signings following a week of intensive training with the SA rugby Mobi Unit.
Chief Operating Officer, Charl Crous, confirmed that Pumas flanker, Chris Cloete, (24) and Sharks Lock John-Charles (JC) Astle (25) had been secured on loan for the season.
Following initial trials, Crous also confirmed the Southern Kings have also retained the talent of SWD utility back Leighton Eksteen (21) who has played at Scrumhalf, Flyhalf and Fullback, as well as SWD’s Luzuko Vulindlu (28) who has played at Centre and Wing. Both have been secured on loan from SWD for the season.
Sharks Centre Lukhanyo Am (22) has also secured a position in the squad on loan.
Crous said Sharks hooker, Monde Hadebe (25) would be returning to the Sharks for rehab following a slight back sprain that will see him out of action for between four to five weeks.
Crous also confirmed hooker Martin Ferreira (26) and lock, Tazz Fuzani (25) had been secured on contract for the Southern Kings season for 2016.
“We are thankful for the support that we have received from the respective unions in making their players available to us. We are still in the process of securing additional players and will be making a few more announcements in the coming weeks,” he said.
Current squad to date:
Props: Jacobie Adriaanse, Schalk Ferreira, Tom Botha
Hookers: Edgar Marutlulle, Martin Ferreira,
Locks: Cornell Hess, John-Charles (JC) Astle, Schalk Oelofse, Steven Sykes, Tazz Fuzani, Tyler Paul (flank)
Loose forwards: Aidon Davis, Chris Cloete, Cyril-John Velleman, Jacques (Vleis) Engelbrecht, Sipato Junior Pokomela, Stefan Willemse, Thembelani Bholi
Scrumhalf: James Hall, Kevin Luiters, Leighton Eksteen (flyhalf, fullback)
Flyhalf: Elgar Watts, Louis Fouche, Shane Gates
Centre: JP du Plessis, Lukhanyo Am, Luzuko Vulindlu (wing), Stefan Watermeyer
Outside backs: Siyanda Grey (centre), Malcolm Jaer
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