Pietersen wishes Mbonambi well on road back to Boks
The Sharks coach hoped the hooker could again play 'Bongi's good rugby' for the Springboks, adding that Zekhethelo Siyaya was unlucky to miss out on selection.
Former Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi received well wishes from coach JP Pietersen as he embarks on a new chapter with the Stormers. The 82-Test veteran transferred to the Cape union after the Sharks responded swiftly to the offer by John Dobson, the Stormers boss, on Monday. Mbonambi promptly joined training and was named to play off the bench this weekend despite being absent from the Sharks since January due to injuries and a disciplinary issue.
Dobson expressed no concerns about Mbonambi's disciplinary record, looking forward to his contribution in the set-piece. The veteran, who previously played together with Pietersen for the Springboks around 2016, acknowledged that Mbonambi might start the season off the pace. Pietersen expressed hope that Mbonambi could regain his form and make a return into the Springbok fold. The two former teammates also shared fond memories from their time together in the Springboks.
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