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Ospreys sign South African Boshoff on permanent deal
Centre Evardi Boshoff will rejoin Ospreys from Toyota Cheetahs on a permanent deal for the 2025-26 first joined the Ospreys on loan for the second half of the 2023-24 season and returned for a second loan spell the following 26-year-old South African has made a total of 23 appearances for Ospreys during his previous loan spells."I'm looking forward to having a full season with this group and reconnecting with the fans who have been great since I first came here," Boshoff said."I've really enjoyed life in Wales, the people here are so welcoming …. This is a special club and it's a privilege to be a part of."Ospreys head coach Mark Jones said: "Evardi is both a talented and dedicated player who has already proven his ability at this level."I was really impressed with how he stepped up to the plate for us last season."We've seen in the past how much he can contribute on and off the field, and his return not only brings a familiarity to our backline, but also some valuable experience amongst it as well."
News24
15-05-2025
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- News24
Former Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks dies at 37
Former Springbok winger Cornal Hendricks died on Wednesday evening. He was 37. Hendricks played 12 Tests for the Springboks between 2014 and 2015 and scored five tries. Hendricks' Test career was cut short when he was diagnosed with a heart ailment in 2016. He had signed a two-year deal with the Stormers before the condition prevented him from playing for the Cape franchise. A deal with French side Toulon also fell through and he was forced to retire from rugby aged 27. However, after receiving a second medical opinion, he made a comeback for the Bulls in 2019 and played for the Pretoria franchise until 2024, before moving to Boland who he still represented in the SA Cup this season. Hendricks started his professional career at Boland in 2008, before moving to the Cheetahs in 2014 where he became a Springbok. He also represented the Blitzboks from 2012-2014. Tributes flocked in on social media after news broke of Hendricks' death. It is believed that he died after suffering a heart attack. Free State Rugby mourns the loss of an ex-Toyota Cheetah player, Cornal Hendricks. Our condolences to his family and friends😔 🧡 @ToyotaSA — Toyota Cheetahs (@CheetahsRugby) May 15, 2025
