TRANSFER | Sale Sharks add another South African powerhouse to their ranks
Rugby NewsThursday, 14 May 2020 at 17:59
Sale Sharks have reportedly signed South African forward Cobus Wiese for next season, according to Rugby Pass.
The former Junior Springbok had agreed to join Saracens and European champions next season but has had second thoughts following their relegation.
Wiese will now instead join Jono Ross, Faf de Klerk, Lood de Jager, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Akker van der Merwe, Coenie Oosthuizen and Rob, Dan and Jean-Luc du Preez at the AJ Bell Stadium.
The Rugby Paper had reported that Sarries might look to block a move to the Premiership rival after the 22-year-old ripped up the long-term contract he'd previously signed.
Harlequins were also reportedly in the mix for the back-rower.
Sale Sharks transfers: 3 possible replacements for Rob Webber
Sale Sharks and England hooker Rob Webber has confirmed he will retire from professional rugby union at the end of the season.
The 33-year-old will call time on a 16-year career; in which he also played for Leeds Tykes, Wasps, and Bath.
This will leave Sale boss Steve Diamond short of hookers heading into the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season - so we've picked out three possible and available replacements.
1. Joe Gray
Replacing a Premiership stalwart who played for England with another seems to make perfect sense.
Gray, who has made well over 150 Premiership appearances, is set to leave Saracens in the summer and, at 31, still has plenty gas in the tank to make a considerable contribution at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Not the most exciting, but a solid choice.
2. Ashley Johnson
The South African-born hooker will be a free agent in the summer, having failed to agree a new deal with Wasps.
Johnson, who can also play in the back-row, joined Wasps in 2012. Since then he has become one of the side’s most experienced players, with almost 200 appearances under his belt and having captained the Club on a number of occasions.
All things considered, the 33-year-old would be a perfect replacement.
3. Agustin Creevy
There are reports that this legendary former Argentina captain is seeking a short-term loan move away from Jaguares later this year.
Creevy, who previously played in the Gallagher Premiership for Worcester Warriors, is reportedly open for a move back to England's top flight.
The 35-year-old is the most-capped Argentinian rugby player of all-time; having played 89 tests between 2014 and 2018, 49 of which as Captain.
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