Sharks sign new loose forward

He will join the Cell C Sharks on a two-year SupeRugby contract.

Bothma will return to the Steval Pumas after he has completed his SupeRugby commitments for the Sharks.

Commenting on his signing, The Sharks CEO, John Smit said: “We have witnessed Renaldo’s skill and explosiveness during this year’s Absa Currie Cup competition and a player of his calibre will no doubt bolster our SupeRugby squad. We welcome him to Durban and trust that his stay at the Cell C Sharks will be a memorable one.”

“I am very excited about joining the Cell C Sharks and the prospect of participating in SupeRugby. This experience will certainly be a highlight of my rugby career thus far," added Renaldo Bothma.

Bothma will join the Sharks squad when they assemble for pre-season training on Monday, 17 November 2014.

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