Bulls sign Springbok Akker van der Merwe
The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the signing of former Sale Sharks hooker Akker van der Merwe on a three-year deal.
Josh Raisey
04 Jul, 9:13
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Sale Sharks confirm Akker van der Merwe departure
South Africa international hooker Akker van der Merwe will leave Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale Sharks with immediate effect…
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Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson was pleased with his side’s second-half improvement in their 35-27 win over Newcastle.
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