Overview
- The Sharks announced Monday that Grant Williams will leave at season’s end for Japan, with his destination club still undisclosed.
- His current contract runs through June, which aligns the move with the close of the campaign.
- The 29-year-old featured in 11 of the Springboks’ 14 Tests last year, underscoring his status as a trusted No. 9.
- His national prospects are expected to remain strong because coach Rassie Erasmus regularly selects overseas-based players.
- For the Sharks, Jaden Hendrikse and Ross Braude are tipped to take over at scrumhalf as the team sits 11th in the URC after a 21-17 loss to the Ospreys.