ETHAN HOOKER

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JP Pietersen fumes over Ethan Hooker injury as Sharks suffer costly Ospreys defeat

Sharks head coach JP Pietersen expressed deep frustration and concern after Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker suffered a serious shoulder injury in the Sharks' 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in Swansea.

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Ethan Hooker returns as Sharks make two backline changes for Cardiff showdown

The Sharks have largely stuck with a winning formula for Friday evening's United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff, as they continue their push for a top-eight finish.

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Sharks forced into late change as Springbok star Ethan Hooker withdraws

The Sharks have made a late change to their lineup ahead of Saturday's United Rugby Championship (URC) clash against Munster at Kings Park.

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PSdT, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker nominated for World Rugby Awards

Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker have been nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Awards for 2026, it was announced on Tuesday.

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Ethan Hooker believes rankings count for little ahead of Azzurri showdown

Springbok wing Ethan Hooker says world rankings will count for little when South Africa face Italy at the Juventus Stadium in Turin on Saturday.

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Ethan Hooker expecting tough game against 'extremely physical' Italy side

Springbok wing Ethan Hooker made his international debut against Italy earlier this year and believes they will be a different beast in Turin this weekend.

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