Sharks scrumhalf Rory Kockott will be returning to Johannesburg after signing a new contract with the Lions, according to latest Beeld reports.Kockott relocated to Durban from Johannesburg in 2007 and seems to be one of several Sharks players whose paths are leading them back to South Africa’s City of Gold.
The 24-year old was forced to play in the shadows of Ruan Pienaar and Charl McLeod at the Sharks and, after much speculation, has decided against renewing his contract with the Durban team.
According to Sharks CEO Brian van Zyl, Kockott only finalised a deal with the GLRU in the past two days.
“He was with us this week, saying he can’t manage anything (with the Lions) and asked if we could help him. We were willing to extend his contract by another six months, but the Lions suddenly sent word that they would sign him,” he said.
Kockott will need to compete for the Lions number nine jersey with current scrumhalf, Jano Vermaak, as well as Michael Bondesio, who plays for the Leopards.
With thanks to Rapport
With thanks to Rapport
Full story on SARugby.com by Tarryn Steenekamp
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