Old dog Mapimpi to teach Sharks pups new tricks

Mike Greenaway

Makazole Mapimpi may be one of rugby’s quietest players but actions speak louder than words and the Sharks want the veteran around to mentor their youth. Mapimpi, who turns 35 in July, has extended his contract with the Sharks for two more years, as the Durban union goes through a process of revaluating their squad. Rising star Ethan Hooker is another to have renewed his contract and he is exactly the young back that can learn from Mapimpi. Last week it was confirmed that prop Ntuthuko Mchunu is leaving for Cape Town and the Stormers. This is a pity because the homegrown talent has come through the Sharks’ ranks from Maritzburg College but the good news is that fellow loosehead Ox Nche is to stay at The Tank. Joining Mchunu…

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