Sunday Social: Six Nations off-field drama, Sharks spending and Super Rugby Pacific underway

Starting off with controversy. Never one to mince his words, Squidge Rugby tears apart the notion of the Springboks joining the Six Nations. He has a fair argument.

This could kill rugby in Italy stone dead. It could severely damage rugby in Australia, Argentina, New Zealand, Georgia. It could ruin rugby’s safest bet, the Six Nations. It wouldn’t even really benefit South Africa. But CVC would make money so I guess that’s what truly matters. https://t.co/dzCD7q7FQE

— Squidge Rugby (@SquidgeRugby) February 17, 2022

Squidge was not the only one who was rocked by the idea of the Six Nations shake-up. This is as blunt as a toddlers pencil.

South Africa don't belong in the Six Nations, and never will.

— Delme Parfitt (@delmeparfitt) February 17, 2022

However, the Six Nations dropped the anchor on all the rumours and backlash, confirming there are no discussions taking place to replace any teams. 

A message to all rugby fans from Six Nations Rugby pic.twitter.com/l88vAw7ZqB

— Guinness Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 18, 2022

Look away now, Stormers fans. Eben Etzebeth signs for the Sharks after being released from Toulon early. The Sharks pack is quickly starting to look like the Springbok pack.

The tank just got a whole lot more dangerous! Welcome to the family @EbenEtzebeth #OurSharksForever pic.twitter.com/qxYz75BOWM

— The Sharks (@SharksRugby) February 17, 2022

Oom Rugby with a pearler, here! The Sharks spending spree complemented by a new cap, the salary cap.

some lekker new merchandise from the Sharks . this one is called the salary cap pic.twitter.com/nV0in3T532

— Oom Rugby (@Oom_Rugby) February 18, 2022

Meanwhile, there were goosebumps in Sydney. The Fijian Drua perform the Bole before their first ever Super