Press Release

The Sharks and Bongi Mbonambi Agree to Part Ways

Bongi Mbonambi
Black and white close-up of Bongi Mbonambi in profile, head bowed and eyes lowered, wearing a white Sharks training top.

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Bongi Mbonambi and the Sharks have agreed to part ways on amicable terms, with the club thanking him for his contribution during his time in Durban.

Durban, 27 October 2026: The Sharks confirm that the Club and Bongi Mbonambi have mutually agreed to bring his playing contract to an end with immediate effect.

The decision follows constructive discussions between both parties and has been reached on amicable terms.

Both parties appreciate the support shown by Sharks supporters and the wider rugby community.

Sharks CEO Shaun Bryans said: “Bongi is a Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok whose contribution to South African rugby speaks for itself. On behalf of everyone at the Sharks, I want to thank Bongi for his valued contribution to the club during his time in Durban. We wish Bongi every success in the next chapter of his career.”

“As a club, our focus remains firmly on the current season and on building the identity and team culture that Head Coach JP Pietersen and the squad are driving.”

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