/ 17 June 1999

JOUBERT STAYS WITH SHARKS

ANDRE Joubert will remain with the Natal Sharks for, at least, the remainder of the current Currie Cup season, the Natal Rugby Union announced in a statement on Tuesday. “Joubert’s experience is seen as a tremendous asset and a possibility of being called up by Nick Mallett for the Tri-Nations and the World Cup is not ruled out,” the union said. “Joubert is a valuable member of the Sharks and we wish him the best of luck. This could be the final hurdle of a great rugby career.”