Aphelele Fassi will spend the 2026/27 season playing in Japan after reaching an agreement with the Sharks, who confirmed the move on Friday.
The Springbok fullback has renewed his contract with the Durban-based franchise, with the new deal allowing him to take up a season-long stint at an as-yet undisclosed Japanese club following his international commitments with the South Africa national rugby union team.
Exciting opportunity
“As part of Aphelele Fassi’s renewed contract with The Sharks, he will take up an exciting opportunity in Japan for the 2026/27 season following the conclusion of his Springbok commitments,” the Sharks said in
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