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Kimberley - This season could well be the last one in which Griquas' star fullback Riaan Viljoen runs out for the Cheetahs in Super Rugby.
Sport24 has reliably learnt that the Stormers have begun talks with Viljoen about the possibility of him making the move to Cape Town next year.
Viljoen is contracted to Griquas until the end of the year and should play for them in the Currie Cup, but it will be no surprise if he then bids farewell to the City of Diamonds.
During this year's Super Rugby with the Cheetahs, Viljoen has proven himself to be one of South Africa’s top fullbacks, something that may triple his value as a player.
Negotiations with players may only officially take place from July 1 onwards, but it is not stopping some of the bigger unions from already starting to entice players with money offers behind the scenes.
Griquas may even be prepared to let Viljoen leave before this year’s Currie Cup, as they were with Naas Olivier. Olivier will continue his career with Italian club Aironi.
But it's understandable Griquas won't wish to lose too many of their players ahead of the Currie Cup.
"I heard reports Riaan was approached by the Stormers, but I know nothing about any negotiations, Griquas CEO Arni van Rooyen said on Wednesday.
Van Rooyen did however confirm Olivier has been released to further his career in Italy.
EP Kings flyhalf Monty Dumond is on his way to Kimberley as a replacement for Olivier.
"He'll (Dumond) will join us as soon as possible," Van Rooyen confirmed.
Of late, Olivier has played second-fiddle to Sias Ebersohn at flyhalf at the Cheetahs, but last year played a pivotal role as Griquas captain in the Currie Cup.
Kimberley - This season could well be the last one in which Griquas' star fullback Riaan Viljoen runs out for the Cheetahs in Super Rugby.
Sport24 has reliably learnt that the Stormers have begun talks with Viljoen about the possibility of him making the move to Cape Town next year.
Viljoen is contracted to Griquas until the end of the year and should play for them in the Currie Cup, but it will be no surprise if he then bids farewell to the City of Diamonds.
During this year's Super Rugby with the Cheetahs, Viljoen has proven himself to be one of South Africa’s top fullbacks, something that may triple his value as a player.
Negotiations with players may only officially take place from July 1 onwards, but it is not stopping some of the bigger unions from already starting to entice players with money offers behind the scenes.
Griquas may even be prepared to let Viljoen leave before this year’s Currie Cup, as they were with Naas Olivier. Olivier will continue his career with Italian club Aironi.
But it's understandable Griquas won't wish to lose too many of their players ahead of the Currie Cup.
"I heard reports Riaan was approached by the Stormers, but I know nothing about any negotiations, Griquas CEO Arni van Rooyen said on Wednesday.
Van Rooyen did however confirm Olivier has been released to further his career in Italy.
EP Kings flyhalf Monty Dumond is on his way to Kimberley as a replacement for Olivier.
"He'll (Dumond) will join us as soon as possible," Van Rooyen confirmed.
Of late, Olivier has played second-fiddle to Sias Ebersohn at flyhalf at the Cheetahs, but last year played a pivotal role as Griquas captain in the Currie Cup.
