Offers: Bismarck and Jannie
Springbok front-row duo Bismarck and Jannie du Plessis are reportedly set to mull over possible moves to the Top 14 at the end of the current season.
According to Eyewitness News Sport, the Sharks pair are set to talk to a French agent this week about "a number of offers made to them".
"My contract finishes with the Sharks at the end of this season, there are some people coming to have a chat with us about clubs," said Bismarck.
"We are seeing somebody Thursday."
Bismarck added: "There are a few clubs that are interested but I'm very happy at the Sharks. I've first got to first speak to the Sharks as it's home for me, and I love the Sharks."
The South African publication believe that Top 14 giants Toulouse are the favourites to capture the Du Plessis brothers, with fellow Springboks Gurthrö Steenkamp and Gary Botha at the club.
Comments
martinmarais78 says...
Trinuts2, cant wait for you silly comments once the Lions start thrashing Austraaailia soon!
Posted 16:00 14th March 2013
Trinats2 says...
is this not Top 14 news ??? no loss to Super rugby.
Posted 12:05 14th March 2013
Zambokke says...
I don't think that it will happen. Jannie still has close connections with medicine which Is his other passion and both boys have close farm and family connections. I think that they are after a big Sharks contract. If they do go, it is a big move and they will do so as a pair for a short period.
Posted 07:18 14th March 2013
whatisthis says...
I'd love to see those contracts with tight-head prop being one of the highest paid positions in france....
Posted 15:52 13th March 2013
martinmarais78 says...
YIpeee!!! Sharks getting some of their own medicine after snatching these two prospects from the Free State!!
GET SOME!!!
Posted 15:11 13th March 2013
carpelone says...
Good. The more they (French club) buy, the crappier France get.
Posted 15:10 13th March 2013
Spartacus says...
Less likely to get injured there - although might get a bit fat
Posted 15:03 13th March 2013
GCP_jones says...
If this goes ahead, Mr Saint Andre will not be pleased,I betcha he now regrets signing 17 foreigners when he coached Toulon.
With all these players from the 4 corners of the planet headin to France you would think it would make the top 14 the most entertaining, skilful League in the world, but over the last few seasons , with the exception of a couple of sides its become as-dull-as dish-water to watch.
Posted 14:25 13th March 2013