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Grenoble raid Bath for South African prop - report
By Ian Cameron
It is being reported in France that Grenoble has successfully raided Bath's front row stocks for a new tighthead.
Midi Olympique are reporting that the club has secured the services of South African powerhouse Johannes Jonker.
At 29 years old the right-handed prop brings a wealth of experience from both hemispheres. The 6'1, 119kg forward's journey through the ranks of professional rugby started in South Africa with the Border Bulldogs and the Lions before making the leap to France with Montpellier in the early part of 2017.
His European adventure didn't stop there as he ventured to England playing for Ealing Trailfinders and most recently Bath since 2021.
Grenoble's signing of the Jonker addresses the imminent departure of three pivotal players in the same position. Régis Montagne is set to join Clermont with Vincent Vial moving to Valence-Romans. Additionally, the contract of Siua Halanukonuka is drawing to a close, Midi reports.
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Don't worry - you'll win again soon then you'll feel a lot better. Right now get on with your SH comps and we'll get on with being barely the best in the world.
Go to commentsDon't think you've watched enough. I'll take him over anything I's seen so far. But let's see how the future pans out. I'm quietly confident we have a row of 10's lined uo who would each start in many really good teams.
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