Anton Bresler
Sharks lock Anton Bresler has signed a three-year deal with Scottish side, Edinburgh.
Edinburgh, who are coached by South African Alan Solomons, announced the news via their official website on Wednesday.
Bresler, who has played 39 Super Rugby games for the Sharks, will join his new team after the completion of this year’s Super Rugby competition.
Sport24
Solomons said they were delighted to have secured Bresler’s services.
“Anton is a player who, despite being just 26, has been a regular in the Sharks starting line-up for the past three to four years.”
“The Sharks are probably South Africa’s strongest franchise and are currently second in Super Rugby, which allows us to appreciate the quality of Anton as a player.”
“He is a big, powerful and abrasive player. He’s a front of the lineout jumper and I would describe him as more of an enforcer lock.”
“I think he will form a very good partnership with Grant Gilchrist and will add a lot of value to Edinburgh Rugby.”
Sorry, not a very flattering Photo of Anton Bresler… he looks somewhat like Kermit the Frog in this one!
@ grootblousmile:1
Not even photoshop can help this dude.
He will add to lock depth at Edinburgh which was looking a bit thin but recently they announced Fraser McKenzie (a Scot so qualified to play for Scotland) is joining them. Interesting both of them are 26.
We have been talking about Bresler coming to Edinburgh for a while now so surprised that it’s only making news today, maybe its only now they have officially announced it.
Interesting to note he has signed on a 3 year contract seems like he is being earmarked as another ‘project player’ ie. someone who potentially play for Scotland once he has stayed for 3 years…
There we go just under 3 months ago we shared the story speculating here: http://www.rugby-talk.com/2014/04/anton-bresler-dalk-op-pad-na-die-edinboere-toe/ – whoever knew about this in the first place must have had a good source
The age of the guys getting signed up is getting younger and younger which is the most worrying thing. These days a guy will decide after 3 years of Super rugby or so, if I’m not in the Bok coach’s sights, then I might as well make the move. And it is not just for the super bucks but for the possible opportunity of playing international rugby.
We’re bound to hear more and more of this going forward. That’s the reality.
I see the Bulls hooker Bongi Mbonambi might be joining Stormers…
@ Gumboots:
My goodness gracious – how you keeping?
I saw that Strauss is being linked to the Bulls – looks like the round about is in full swing.
And as far as this weekend is concerned – the weather to be expected in CT this weekend is most foul.
@ nortierd:
Yeah – have to agree. A face only a mother could love. 🙄
Gumboots wrote:
Never heard of him.
I must remember to ask Hondo what his opinion is of Bongani, I’m sure he has a file on him
@ nortierd:
Josh Strauss should be eligible to play for Scotland at the end of this year?
The revenge of I_love_you_Bakkies_Botha???
http://www.iol.co.za/news/back-page/lightning-sets-couple-s-bed-on-fire-1.1713507#.U7Ts1JSSyA8
IAAS wrote:
Howzit Buddy! Yeah it has been ages since we have spoken… maybe we can meet up for the top of the bill game at Loftus during the CC. I’m well but very busy opening up my new branches and schools… Not much time to blog unfortunately…
nortierd wrote:
Never heard of him either… LOL – Just saw he was leaving the Bulls… Hondo let us know your views please…
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