EMILE VAN HEERDEN
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Emile van Heerden credits continuity as Sharks role grows amid Eben Etzebeth absence
Emile van Heerden says his recent run of form for the Sharks is the result of finally gaining continuity after several injury-hit seasons, as the lock continues to step up in the absence of Eben Etzebeth.
Emile van Heerden handed Lions debut against Munster
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has handed former Sharks player Emile van Heerden his Lions debut against Munster in Cork on Friday.
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