Overview
- The Sharks confirmed Ivan van Zyl will join for the 2026/27 season as the successor to Japan-bound scrumhalf Grant Williams.
- The announcement answers the vacancy at No. 9 after Williams’ reported final outing for the Sharks against Zebre in Durban before his move to Japan.
- Van Zyl logged over 100 appearances for Saracens after arriving in 2020/21 and scored the title-clinching try in the 2023 Premiership final at Twickenham.
- Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall hailed Van Zyl’s influence and leadership and offered thanks as the player returns to South Africa.
- Van Zyl said he leaves with no regrets and with gratitude to Saracens and his family, signaling a settled transition back to Durban.