The Lions have bolstered their ranks for next season with the signing of a key squad member from the Sharks.
Lions pounce on Sharks star
A product of Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool in Pretoria and Stellenbosch University, utility back Eduan Keyter links up with Ivan van Rooyen’s charges for the 2025 Currie Cup in July.
The 29-year-old first emerged as a sensation on the wing for Griquas, running in 18 tries in 31 appearances since his debut for the Kimberley outfit in 2019. He was also one of the two top try-scorers in the 2020 Currie Cup (eight).
Keyter signed with the Sharks in 2021, but an ACL injury delayed his debut to late in the 2022-23 campaign. The speedster scored two tries across the Vodacom URC and EPCR Challenge Cup last season before starting all seven of his appearances this term.
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Leicester sign Pollard’s replacement
Super Rugby Pacific star is set to join Leicester Tigers at the end of the season.
According to The Telegraph, Crusaders and Wallabies flyhalf James O’Connor has turned down an offer from French Top 14 club Racing 92 and signed a one-year deal with Leicester instead.
The 34-year-old, who has 64 Test caps, will replace Handre Pollard, who returns to the Vodacom Bulls after playing for the Tigers in Saturday’s English Premiership final against Bath at Twickenham.
O’Connor remains eligible for Wallabies selection, and if called up for the Lions Test series, would join Leicester in August.
The Crusaders host the Blues in a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final on Friday.
