Keegan Daniel named as Sharks captain for Currie Cup
With the Cell C Sharks Premier Division Currie Cup campaign scheduled to kick-off this Friday against the Pumas in Nelspruit, Cell C Sharks Head Coach Robert du Preez, has announced his Currie Cup squad as well as the appointment of loose-forward Keegan Daniel, as captain for the 2016 Currie Cup campaign.
Daniel, is a stalwart of Sharks rugby and his leadership record is admirable. He has previously captained the Cell C Sharks on 58 occasions, which included both Super Rugby and Currie Cup finals, as well as lifting the coveted Currie Cup trophy in 2013.
He initially returned for this year’s Super Rugby campaign, but has committed his immediate future to the team, by signing a new three-year contract.
Commenting on his decision, du Preez said: “Keegan is someone who leads by example and sets the pace not on the playing field, but at training and also off the field. We have a young and enthusiastic squad and his experience and strong leadership will certainly provide the necessary mentorship, guidance and calming influence within our team environment.”
The 2016 Cell C Sharks Currie Cup squad:
| FORWARDS | BACKS |
| Chiliboy Ralepelle | Andre Esterhuizen |
| Dale Chadwick | Benhard Janse van Rensburg |
| Daniel du Preez | Curwin Bosch |
| Etienne Oosthuizen | Garth April |
| Franco Marais | Hanco Venter |
| Francois Kleinhans | Heimar Williams |
| Hyron Andrews | Inny Radebe |
| JC Astle | Lukhanyo Am |
| Jean Deysel | Marius Louw |
| Jean Droste | Michael Claassens |
| Jean-Luc du Preez | Morne Joubert |
| Johan du Toit | Neil Maritz |
| John-Hubert Meyer | Odwa Ndungane |
| Juan Schoeman | S’bura Sithole |
| Keegan Daniel (c) | Sibusiso Nkosi |
| Khaya Majola | Stefan Ungerer |
| Lourens Adriaanse | Wandile Mjekevu |
| Philip van der Walt | |
| Ruan Botha | |
| Stephan Coetzee | |
| Stephan Lewies | |
| Tera Mtembu | |
| Thomas du Toit |
