WAYLON MURRAY CONTRACTED BY THE SHARKS
Durban born Waylon Murray has come a full circle after being offered a one year contract with the Cell C Sharks, having spent four years away from the team where his professional career all started.
In 2005 he made his debut for the Cell C Sharks as a 19 year old, spending six years in his home province and along the way picking up three Springbok caps. He also represented his country at the IRB Under 21 World Championship in 2006 and went on to win an Absa Currie Cup medal with the Cell C Sharks in the victorious 2008 competition.
After Vodacom Super Rugby and Absa Currie Cup stints with the Golden Lions, Southern Kings and the Bulls, he returned to Durban to resurrect his career.
At just 28 years old, he is currently in the best shape of his life and determined to enjoy a strong showing that brings success in 2015.
He has thoroughly impressed the coaching team with his determination, effort and drive in a strenuous pre-season period, displaying the kind of positive attitude both required and embraced at the Cell C Sharks.
The Sharks CEO John Smit said: “It is fantastic to have Waylon back considering he arrived at our doorstep asking us if it was ok just to train with us, and after two months, it was plain to see his hunger to be an even better player than he was previously in the black and white.
“Offering him a one year contract has been a privilege after witnessing his determination this pre-season and we can’t wait for him to get out there and enjoy himself in a Cell C Sharks jersey again.
“It’s good to have another local boy from Westville Boys High back home.”
Paul Perez, who spent two weeks with the squad in December, has returned to Durban on a three month trial.
The squad travels to France on Saturday and will play Toulon in a North vs South friendly on Thursday 5th February, 2015.
Courtesy of The Sharks
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