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Sharks issue statement on Bongi’s departure

SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks confirmed that the Club and Bongi Mbonambi have mutually agreed to bring his playing contract to an end with immediate effect.

By Angus Opperman · Rugby365

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:02 AM

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The Sharks and Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi mutually agreed to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
Mbonambi has re-signed with the Stormers on an immediate permanent deal.
The Stormers signed Mbonambi to resolve an urgent depth crisis caused by multiple hooker injuries and a suspension.

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The Sharks announced that they have mutually agreed to terminate Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi's playing contract with immediate effect. Sharks CEO Shaun Bryans confirmed the amicable departure, thanking the Rugby World Cup winner for his contributions in Durban while highlighting the club's focus under Head Coach JP Pietersen.

Following the announcement, the Stormers confirmed Mbonambi's return to the Cape Town franchise, where he previously played between 2015 and 2021. Facing an injury and suspension crisis at hooker, Director of Rugby John Dobson noted Mbonambi is immediately available to face Ulster on Saturday.

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