Fassi bolts Sharks for Japan in squad reshuffle
Springbok full-back leaves Durban after 15 caps, joining a Japanese club in a move that thins the Sharks' backline depth.
Aphelele Fassi is officially leaving the Sharks, trading Durban for a new challenge in Japan. The 15-cap Springbok full-back’s departure marks another South African talent shift to Japan’s lucrative rugby market. Fassi’s move is no surprise given the recurring trend of top South African players opting for lucrative contracts abroad.
