Sharks return for James?
Oct 29,2012
Butch James may extend his Super Rugby career for one more season with a possible deal with the Sharks in the works.
James, who announced his retirement from international rugby earlier in the year, has come to the end of his contract with the Lions and his plans for the future have been unclear. It now appears that the fly-half may play on - and, according to the Sunday Times, with the side where it all began.
"I haven't signed yet," James was quoted as saying. "It's about 90% sure. I've been speaking to them and I'm keen to go. I'll basically be the back-up flyhalf (to Patrick Lambie).
"Playing at 10 in this last Currie Cup just made me enjoy it again," he added. "I don't want to in six months think I should have carried on playing. I won't be able to come back then."
The 33-year-old began his career with the Sharks in 2000 before joining Bath in 2007. On his return to South Africa last year, the experienced campaigner signed for the Lions.
Comments (3)
Oct 30, 2012 at 00:33:34
WE LOVE YOU...BUT PLEASE WE DON'T WANT YOU TO PLAY FOR THE SHARKS.
You are over the hill just like the other old players who are keeping the young guns out of the game.
Go and sit in the stands and enjoy a Castle while you watch the Sharks in action.
Oct 30, 2012 at 11:16:34
It would be great to have Butch back as cover for Lambie in the S15, and I'm sure there is an local up and coming flyhalf that he could mentor along the way, that could play in CC when Lambie is called to the Boks.
Oct 29, 2012 at 09:51:32
Come home Butch ... we love you!