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World Cup winner Trevor Nyakane's return to South Africa is confirmed

By Josh Raisey

283 days ago

(Photo by Ian Jacobs/MB Media/Getty Images)

United Rugby Championship strugglers the Sharks have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning prop Trevor Nyakane, as reported by RugbyPass.

The Durban-based outfit shared a post on social media welcoming the 67-cap tighthead, in a move RugbyPass believe will be from next season.

The 34-year-old has spent the last two seasons with Racing 92 in the Top 14, where he has been playing alongside his Springboks captain Siya Kolisi this season. Prior to moving to France, Nyakane had represented the Bulls and the Cheetahs in South Africa.

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus on the Bok captaincy

NEWS: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says he prefers his Springbok captain to be based locally as question marks were raised over Siya Kolisi’s future with the Springboks.

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus on the Bok captaincy

NEWS: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says he prefers his Springbok captain to be based locally as question marks were raised over Siya Kolisi’s future with the Springboks.

The prop will join a Sharks side that are currently sat at the foot of the URC table, with just one win this season. They have shown their ambition though with the signings they have made ahead of next season, with promising fly-half Jordan Hendrikse set to arrive at Kings Park Stadium from the Lions to play alongside his brother Jaden.

Nyakane will link up with his Springboks front row partner Ox Nche at the Sharks, who were part of the legendary ‘Bomb Squad’ at the World Cup last year.

For now, Nyakane’s focus will remain on Racing 92, where his side sit in sixth place in the league and have a round of 16 clash with Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup in April.

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Dan 282 days ago

Coukd t get beyond being a backup in the NH. Back to the third world with you. Yet another failed SH player whomcouodn’t hack it.

John 283 days ago

Trevor’s thinking: braai > reliable electricity….Such a prop

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HU 24 minutes ago

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Barry 2 hours ago

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Always has elevated the profile of African rugby?

They didn't do much for the games profile from 1981 - 1992. Not in a positive sense at least.

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Bull Shark 2 hours ago

'Tom has the potential to be better than a British and Irish Lion'

What does “better than a British Lion” mean?

As good as a springbok?

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Hellhound 3 hours ago

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On this I agree with you. There were many great teams and many different eras of rugby with very different rule sets. It's actually impossible to declare one team or player as the best ever. However, this is definitely the best SA team SA has ever had. All the accolades speaks for itself.

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Hellhound 3 hours ago

Does South Africa have a future in European competition?

All you can do is hate on SA. Jealousy makes you nasty and it's never a good look. Those who actually knows rugby is all talking about the depth and standards of the SA players. They don't wear blinders like you. The NH had many years to build the depth and players for multiple competition the SA teams didn't. There will be growing pains. Not least travel issues. The NH teams barely have to travel to play an opponent opposed to the SA teams. That is just one issue. There is many more issues, hence the "growing pains". The CC isn't yet a priority and this is what most people have a problem with. Saying SA is disrespecting that competition which isn't true. SA don't have the funds yet to go big and get the players needed for 3 competitions. It all costs a lot of money. It's over using players and get them injured or prioritising what they can deliver with what are available. To qualify for CC, they need to perform well in the URC, so that is where the main priorities is currently. In time that will change with sponsors coming in fast. They are at a distinct disadvantage currently compared to the rest. Be happy about that, because they already are the best international team. You would have hated it if they kept winning the club competitions like the URC and CC every year too. Don't be such a sourmouth loser. See the complete picture and judge accordingly. There is many factors you aren't even aware of at play that you completely ignore just to sound relevant. Instead of being an positive influence and spread the game and help it grow, we have to read nonsense like this from haters. Just grow up and stop hating on the game. Go watch soccer or something that loves people like you.

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Barry 3 hours ago

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Barry 6 hours ago

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Barry 6 hours ago

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Nor can the same coach turn it around. That's been proven across the last year. It will be years before they are even competitive again. It's a 5 year + job. No way Gatland will be around for that.

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Barry 6 hours ago

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If they're happy at losing 12 on the bounce, get a regional coach who would be as bad but cost about a sixth in salary.

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dw 7 hours ago

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richard davies 7 hours ago

Warren Gatland finds out his fate as Wales undergo huge changes

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