JJ Scheepers
| Nationality | Date of Birth | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 20/03/1998 | 1.96cm | 95kg |
Sale Sharks agreed a deal to sign imposing South African lock JJ Scheepers from the start of the 2026/27 Gallagher PREM season.
JJ joined from South African Currie Cup side the Pumas but he has turned out for both the Bulls and the Sharks, with his last appearance for the latter coming against Toulouse in the 2025/26 season’s Investec Champions Cup.
JJ, who can also play in the back row, started his career with Naka Bulls in the Currie Cup before spells with Armagh Rugby Club, Rugby Perugia, the Bulls, and San Clemente Rhinos in the USA.
He also played in Korea for OKMAN Rugby Club as part of the Netflix series ‘Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die’ before returning again to South Africa to join Easterrn Province and then the Pumas.
Subject to a successful visa application, 6ft 6in agreed a two-year deal to join up with Alex Sanderson’s squad at the end of the 2026 Currie Cup campaign.
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