Springbok Aphelele Fassi Packs His Bags for Japan

Springbok Aphelele Fassi packs his bags for Japan

Aphelele Fassi will spend the 2026/27 season playing in Japan after reaching an agreement with the Sharks, who confirmed the move on Friday. The Springbok fullback has renewed his contract with the Durban-based franchise, with the new deal allowing him to take up a season-long stint at an as-yet undisclosed Japanese club following his international commitments with the South Africa national rugby union team. Exciting opportunity “As part of Aphe…

Fassi Becomes Latest Springbok To Trade The Sharks For Japan

[Image: Aphelele Fassi  / Facebook] Aphelele Fassi will spend the 2026/27 season in Japan, the Sharks confirmed on Friday, becoming the latest Springbok to head east on a short-term deal (the departures board at King Shaka is getting crowded). The 28-year-old fullback, who has been with the Sharks since joining straight out of school in 2018, will link up with an undisclosed Japanese club after completing his Springbok commitments. He is expecte…

Sharks confirm that ANOTHER Springbok is set for Japan

Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi will spend the 2026-27 season in Japan after agreeing a temporary move away from the Sharks, with the Durban-based franchise confirming he will return to the club in 2027. Follow @RuckTransfers on Instagram for the latest rugby transfer news Fassi has spent his entire professional career with the Sharks after emerging through the club’s system, progressing from the Currie Cup side to become a regular at franchis…

Sharks confirm Bok star's overseas move

A Sharks’ Springbok will spend the 2026-27 season in Japan before returning to Durban. The announcement ends speculation over fullback Aphelele Fassi’s immediate future after reports that the Sharks were prepared to grant the 28-year-old a sabbatical to further his career overseas. “As part of Aphelele Fassi’s renewed contract with The Sharks, he will take up an exciting opportunity in Japan for the 2026-27 season following the conclusion of his…