Sharks lose speedy winger to French club Lyon

Sharks winger Thaakir Abrahams has signed a two-year contract with Lyon, the French club confirmed on Monday.

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A former Junior Springbok, Abrahams is equally at home at fullback and has represented the Sharks since 2020.

So far this season, he has scored 4 tries in 8 matches in the United Rugby Championship. 

He will join his new club on 1 July this year.

Lyon currently sit in 4th position in the Top 14 having won 12 of 21 matches played so far this season. 

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