Jaden Hendrikse

Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has earned a maiden – and surprise – call-up to the Springbok squad ahead of the third and final Test against the British & Irish Lions. Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images

Sharks hand Jaden Hendrikse a new three-year deal!

The Sharks have handed young scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse a new three-year deal to keep him at the Durban franchise until 2023.

Jaden Hendrikse

Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has earned a maiden – and surprise – call-up to the Springbok squad ahead of the third and final Test against the British & Irish Lions. Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images

The Sharks have handed young scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse a new three-year deal to keep him at the Durban franchise until 2023.

Hendrikse’s agency Esportif took to their social media platform to announce the deal.

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The 21-year-old continues to enjoy life at the Durban franchise as he’s become their regular No.9.

After finishing school at Glenwood High School, Hendrikse worked hard to dislodge teammate Sanele Nohamba from the position.

Hendrikse was promoted from the Sharks Academy in 2020, and he’s slowly becoming an asset to the franchise.

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He made his debut for the Sharks in Round 3 of the 2020 Currie Cup against Blue Bulls.