The Sharks have confirmed the signings of two overseas-based South African forwards.
Springbok lock Stephan Lewies and tighthead prop Nemo Roelofse will head to Durban at the end of the current European season.
Lewies (33) returns home after a highly successful seven-year stint with Harlequins. A one-cap Springbok, the lock has made 88 appearances for Quins and captained them to the English Premiership title in 2020-21.
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“I arrived at the club in 2019 with a few suitcases and a girlfriend,” Lewies said of his time in London. “I’m leaving with incredible memories, lifelong friendships, a wife and a baby. Gratitude is the word that comes to mind.”
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Roelofse (30) played for the SWD Eagles in the Currie Cup First Division, before stints with French Pro D2 clubs Albi and Nevers.
He then spent two seasons at Top 14 club Stade Français and has played for Perpignan since 2023.
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— The Sharks (@SharksRugby) January 14, 2026