Sharks and Bok duo Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi. Photo: @SharksRugby/Twitter

Sharks and Bok duo Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi. Photo: @SharksRugby/Twitter

Bok boost: Eben Etzebeth poised for Sharks debut

Bok lock Eben Etzebeth is expected to make his Sharks debut when the Durban-based side host the Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

Sharks and Bok duo Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi. Photo: @SharksRugby/Twitter

Sharks and Bok duo Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi. Photo: @SharksRugby/Twitter

Back in February, the Sharks pulled off the massive signing of Etzebeth from French club Toulon, with the deal officially confirmed to be a whopping five-year contract.

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Etzebeth has since revealed why he was looking forward to returning to South Africa from France, stating his belief that there are big things to come at the Sharks.

Considering that the towering lock is now 30-years-old, he could quite possibly come to the end of his career at the Durban-based franchise should he see out the full five years of his contract.

The Sharks in fact now have six World Cup winners on their pay roll: Siya Kolisi, Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi, Bongi Mbonambi, Thomas du Toit and Etzebeth.

It’s all part of a bold vision that the Sharks hope will eventually see them become one of the most successful global rugby clubs, with a target having already been set to win the Champions Cup in the coming years.

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Sharks supporters have needed to be quite patient as they’ve prepared for the first matchday experience of seeing Etzebeth in the black and white colours of the coastal side.

Etzebeth first had to see out the the conclusion of the European season, while he then headed straight into the Bok camp for the three July Tests against Wales, which was followed by the Rugby Championship that ran over August and September.

However, the second row enforcer has now arrived in Durban, and is set for his Sharks debut in the United Rugby Championship before the Boks then head off on the end-of-year tour.

The Sharks will play games against the Glasgow Warriors on 15 October and Ulster the week after. It’s believed that Etzebeth will be introduced into action in those two matches before Bok duty will come calling.

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You can watch the Sharks interview with Etzebeth below: