2 days ago United Rugby Championship Bok Boan Venter makes 'tough decision' to leave Edinburgh
Rookie Springbok prop Boan Venter has made the 'tough decision' to leave Edinburgh and return to his native South Africa.
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Sharks face off against Lions in United Rugby Championship Round 9 on Sat 3rd January 2026 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST on SuperSport, 02:30 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 05:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Sharks won the last encounter but Lions are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Lions in 7th and Sharks in 14th as such Lions are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Sharks vs Lions will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Sign up for freeRookie Springbok prop Boan Venter has made the 'tough decision' to leave Edinburgh and return to his native South Africa.
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