Wikus van Heerden on his way

[PaarlBok]

After all the hammering, Wikus van Heerden on his way to the Lions and SA.

SARugby.com

Wikus released early by Saracens
Saracens have agreed to release Wikus van Heerden from his contract early after the Lions sent a request asking to have his services for the remainder of the Super 14.

The Springbok flanker was only set to join the Lions at the end of the Guinness Premiership season, but will be released early from his contract.

Van Heerden will link up with the Johannesburg-based team, and be eligible to play in the rest of the Super 14 tournament.

Brendan Venter, Director of Rugby, said: “Wikus has produced many outstanding performances for Saracens and we wish him and his family well.”

Van Heerden requested the move back to South Africa after struggling to settle himself and his family in the UK.

 

[PaarlBok]

with the departure of Brussouw, the perfect man to replace our 7 depth.

 

[Blue]

Fantastic news. Great player. However, If Sarries are willing to let him go, is he in any sort of form? Makes me wonder.

 

[PaarlBok]

Wikus will play his first match this weekend for the Lions Vodacup side vs Griekwas
Leeus vs. Griekwas: Wian Buys; Marius Delport, Jannie Boshoff, Pieter Engelbrecht, Henno Mentz; Herkie Kruger ©, Chris Jonck; Justin Wheeler, Wikus van Heerden, Jaco Kriel, David Bulbring, Jannes Labuschagne, Gert Muller, Hans van Dyk, Lawrence Sephaka. Reserwes: Reserves: Martin Bezuidenhout, Ruan Dreyer, Wouter Moore, Warren Whiteley, Rudy Paige, Rouan Cloete, Jaco Taute.