Francois Hougaard
Both Francois Hougaard and Willie Le Roux have concluded deals with the same Japanes team, the Canon Eagles.
The club announced on Wednesday the pair had been signed for the coming season at the Japanese club, but both are set to return to play in Vodacom Super Rugby next season.
While Hougaard is still negotiating a return to Loftus – he has 3 offers from Europe, including English clubs Leceister Tigers and Exeter Chiefs – he will be a massive signing for the Japanese club with his versatility to play either at scrumhalf or wing.
The duo will be able to continue their Springbok partnership although the 2 foreigner rule in Japanese rugby may see both playing a lot less than they would in South Africa.
The Eagles have just said goodbye to their 2 foreign players – flanker Adam Thomson and Callum Bruce – and have signed the duo to replace them.
Hougaard told the club in typically public-relations friendly quotes he was happy to be joining their ranks.
“I’m really glad I can become a member of the Canon Eagles after the World Cup. I’ve watched the game highlights of the Top League over the past 2 years and I saw they were technically very high, and I could feel a strong passion. I’m looking forward to being able to compete in this high level environment. I’ll give out my best for Eagles to win the Top League,” Hougaard said in the press statement.
The likelihood is that Hougaard will make a decision in the next fortnight, and depending on his situation – in terms of the Springboks as well – he may opt for overseas and not Super Rugby.
Huursoldaat hey?
I dont take ersponsibility for a french translation but Spies joining Jake for two years…
Montpellier is strengthened with the arrival of two years for Springbok Pierre Spies (29, 53 caps). Meanwhile Francois Steyn?
In its edition today, evokes Midi Olympique contacts between MHR and Pierre Spies. Reportedly, the third-row Springbok Pierre Spies (29, 53 caps) has already signed a contract for two seasons for the club Herault. It is a big blow succeeded by new head coach Jake White héraultais with the recruitment of a new South African compatriot. The player who played his entire career with the Blues Bulls should land after the World Cup.
Francois Steyn approach?
Midi Olympique also states that Montpellier is on the trail of Francois Steyn. A source close to the MHR confirmed to RMC Sport contacts. However, for the versatile Springbok three quarts (28, 53 caps), nothing is done. Section Paloise is also in the running to attract the former player of Racing-Metro. With the signing of Pierre Spies, Montpellier still takes a little South African accent as six compatriots have already confirmed their engagement with the MHR. And it does not seem finished because the Du Plessis brothers should follow.
Loosehead wrote:
Who isn’t?
A Summary of Transfers so far
Bulls
Out
Matfield
Flip
Jacquedup
Wiaan
Spies
Hougaard
WSS (likely)
Akona
In
0
Cheetahs
Out
Brussow
Cook
Sarel
Joe
Cornal (likely)
Willie
In
Neil Rautenbach
Zeilinga
Kings
In
?
Lions
Out
Schalk vdm
In
0
Sharks
Out
Jannie
Bissie
Wright
Zeilinga
In
Jackpot
Willie
Joe
Stormers
Out
Ginger
Neil Rautenbach
Carizza
Rhodes
Greek
Howard
IN
Jano Vermaak
Seeing as it is a world cup year, more likely to be confirmed.
Problem is, if anything more players will leave the country. and who the hell is going to play for the kings?
@ MacroPolo:
Who cares?
@ BrumbiesBoy:
About the Kings? Playing for the Kings will be a big drawcard for fringe players and will affect the depth of other teams.
@ MacroPolo:
Yip, sad but true.
@ MacroPolo:
You forgot Siya Kolisi, Pat Howard, Duanne Vermeulen and in all likelihood Schalk Burger.
All out.
MacroPolo wrote:
The 5 000 000 gazillion players from the Eastern Cape
Ask Cheeky, he knows where they are, after all that was the reason why the Spears and Kings came into being
@ Stormersboy:
Pat Howard was there and I had a clause that there are likely more to follow, Siya, Schalk and Duane are unconfirmed as yet. Then there is guys like Frans Steyn and Grant Hattingh as well, that are moving along… a few of all these players going to Japan might come back for SR though.
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