Sharks confirm signing of young Lions star

TRANSFER NEWS: The Sharks have confirmed the first of nine new signings ahead of the 2020 Super Rugby season.

On Tuesday, the Durban side confirmed that loose forward James Venter has joined them from the Lions.

Venter, who was schooled at Glenwood High School in Durban, was born in Port Shepstone.

Venter, 23, moved to the Lions in 2015 after representing the Sharks at youth level.

The Sharks are in the process of bolstering their squad for next year.

According to reports, Madosh Tambwe is another Lion set to make the move in Durban.

The Sharks also expected to confirm the signings of Ox Nche (Cheetahs), Henco Venter (Cheetahs), Werner Kok and Sikhumbuzo Notshe (Stormers) in the coming days.

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