Werner Kok on his way to score his 100th try in the World Rugby Sevens Series. PHOTO: David van der Sandt? SA RUGBY
Ulster poach Bok international from Sharks
Sharks will bid farewell to the impressive Werner Kok at the end of the current season.
Werner Kok on his way to score his 100th try in the World Rugby Sevens Series. PHOTO: David van der Sandt? SA RUGBY
Werner Kok, who is one of the most recognisable and legendary Blitzboks of all time, has signed for Irish provincial side Ulster.
Ulster announced their acquisition of the Blitzbok stalwart on Wednesday, with Kok joining their ranks on a two-year deal. His contract with the Irish team will come info effect when his contract with the Sharks ends at the end of the season.
WHO IS WERNER KOK CAREER SUMMARY?
A destructive and dynamic winger, who is known for his work-rate, Kok’s all- action play has earned him the nickname ‘Tarzan’, with a nod to his athleticism and flowing locks.
The 31-year-old is a former Blitzbok champion and has been a stalwart for his nation in the Sevens game, with honours including a 2014 Commonwealth Games Gold and a bronze medallist at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Those skills and fitness in the Sevens have transferred to success in the 15s game, with Kok showing impressive try-scoring form for the Sharks since joining in 2020, following stints at Western Province and French Top 14 giants, Toulouse.
Kok has also shown his ball-carrying and tackling ability in the centre position for the Sharks, making him an exciting option for Ulster’s backfield.
STAT ATTACK — A DOMINANT FORCE
Werner Kok is the only URC winger to have made more than 20 dominant tackles since the start of the 2021/22 season (30) and he also ranks first for total tackles (182) and second for turnovers won (16) amongst wingers in that period.
